HIS Hamburg Intermodal Service operates an authorised customs warehouse (bonded warehouse) in Hamburg — directly connected to Port of Hamburg and Bremerhaven. Store non-EU import and export goods without immediate duty liability. We handle customs declarations, T1 transit and complete import clearance.
From non-EU goods arrival to duty-free onward delivery — everything from one source with HIS Hamburg.
Storage of non-EU goods without immediate customs duties and import VAT — charges only arise when goods are released into free circulation.
Professional customs declarations by our licensed declarants — import, export, transit. Full ATLAS clearance with Hamburg Customs Authority.
Organisation of external Union transit procedure (T1) for non-EU goods from Port of Hamburg — legally sound, on schedule, with complete documentation.
Goods receipt, storage, repacking, picking and dispatch — with digital warehouse management system and real-time inventory visibility.
Complete import clearance including import VAT (EUSt), import declaration and release into free circulation under EU law.
Direct forwarding of non-EU goods to other customs warehouses or direct delivery after clearance — combined with truck, rail and sea freight.
A customs warehouse allows storage of goods from non-EU countries without paying import duties immediately. This creates liquidity, flexibility and logistical efficiency.
Our customs warehouse in Hamburg is authorised under Art. 240 of the Union Customs Code (UCC) and is available to importers worldwide.
Particularly suited for imports from Asia (China, Vietnam, Bangladesh), USA, Turkey and other non-EU countries with long lead times.
From goods arrival at port to duty-free delivery — transparent and legally sound.
Shipment announcement before arrival, review of customs documents (commercial invoice, packing list, B/L) and clarification of storage conditions.
Acceptance at Port of Hamburg, transfer to customs warehouse, scanning and inventory in WMS — under customs supervision with full documentation.
Preparation and submission of customs declaration (ATLAS), processing of import or T1 transit depending on destination — handled entirely by our declarants.
Picking, packaging and delivery after customs clearance — by truck, rail or combination. Complete transport documentation included.
Legal compliance, port proximity and customs expertise — for seamless customs clearance in Hamburg.
Our customs warehouse is officially authorised under UCC Art. 240 — legally compliant storage with no risk for importers.
We employ our own licensed customs experts — no outsourcing to external agents. Direct ATLAS processing with Hamburg Customs Authority.
Our customs warehouse is located in direct proximity to Port of Hamburg — minimal transport distances from container to storage.
Real-time inventory overview via our warehouse management system — you always see what is where and when it is available.
Customs warehousing + sea freight + container transport from one source — no interfaces, one contact for the entire chain.
Clear pricing for storage-in, warehouse rent and delivery — no hidden charges, monthly invoicing.
Tell us your product category, quantities and country of origin — we will prepare a tailored customs warehouse quote including customs declaration.