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Cargo City Süd, Gebäude 537
60549 Frankfurt am Main
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Office functions
Clearance & control
Administration
About this office
Based in Cargo City South at Frankfurt Airport, this office handles international air mail processing with inspection and control procedures for air freight consignments. Open Mon–Sat 06:00–22:00.
Fun fact
Frankfurt is the seat of the Deutsche Bundesbank and a central clearing point for German foreign trade. The International Postal Centre (IPZ) at the airport processes millions of packages from around the world.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Abfertigungsstelle IPZ is DE003305. This number is required when submitting customs declarations through the German ATLAS system as well as the EU-wide AIS/IMPORT and AES/EXPORT systems.
Abfertigungsstelle IPZ operates during hours: Monday to Saturday 06:00–22:00. We recommend confirming the hours before visiting, as they may change on public holidays.
For export clearance at Abfertigungsstelle IPZ, you need a commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and any permits required for the goods. Declarations are filed electronically via the ATLAS system.
Air cargo clearance at Abfertigungsstelle IPZ involves submitting a customs declaration via the ATLAS system, document verification, and potential physical inspection. Clearance time depends on the shipment's risk category.