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Rimburgerweg 30
6445 PA Brunssum
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About this office
Customs office at Joint Force Command Headquarters NATO in Brunssum, Rimburgerweg 30, in the southern Limburg province near the German and Belgian borders. Handles departures, destinations and exits for air and road consignments related to NATO military logistics. Open Monday to Friday 08:00-15:30.
Fun fact
Brunssum is one of only two operational NATO commands in Europe - the other is in Naples. The NATO base in Brunssum sits at the tri-border of the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium, with personnel from 30 countries benefiting from special SOFA customs exemptions.
Frequently asked questions
It is the Allied Joint Force Command NATO headquarters in Brunssum (Netherlands) - one of only two operational NATO commands in Europe. The base employs approximately 2,500 people from over 30 countries and is a centre for allied operations planning.
Under the SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement), NATO personnel may import vehicles, furniture and personal effects duty- and VAT-free. The customs office in Brunssum handles these special import procedures.
The reference code is NL000187. It is a specialist customs point dedicated to servicing NATO headquarters in Brunssum.
Brunssum lies in Limburg province, in the south of the Netherlands, just 5 km from Germany and 20 km from Belgium. This tri-border location makes it strategically important for NATO.