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Uferstr. 1
45881 Gelsenkirchen
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About this office
Gelsenkirchen customs office on Uferstraße is located on the Rhine-Herne Canal in the northern Ruhr area. It handles inland waterway, road and rail traffic with export and import clearance. Open Mon–Thu 07:15–16:00 and Fri 07:15–15:00.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Gelsenkirchen is DE008052. 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.
Gelsenkirchen operates Monday to Thursday 07:15–16:00, Friday 07:15–15:00. We recommend confirming the hours before visiting, as they may change on public holidays.
For export clearance at Gelsenkirchen, you need a commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and any permits required for the goods. Declarations are filed electronically via the ATLAS system.
Yes. Gelsenkirchen handles both opening and closing of transit procedures (T1/T2). Transit operations are processed via the NCTS system.
Clearance at the port of Gelsenkirchen is handled by Gelsenkirchen. Import requires a customs declaration via the ATLAS system, presentation of transport documents (bill of lading / waybill), and potential physical inspection.