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Handling of goods from the Far East.

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Low costs

Sea freight transport is by far the cheapest transport option.

Great experience

We have been arranging sea transport, including storage and handling solutions, since 1998.

Network

With our international network, we are your Far East expert.

Customs service

As a certified customs agency, we are happy to assist you with customs declarations.

Import via the port of Hamburg

The handling of goods arriving by sea from the Far East is a complex task, which we are happy to take on for you with our freight forwarding company as your port agent. The reception, customs handling, storage and on-carriage are associated with extensive work processes which require a great deal of experience and in-depth expertise. As a full-service agency, we offer you a comprehensive range of services for transporting your goods to the world's ports.

As local import seaport forwarder we are happy to take over your import clearance tasks in Hamburg and ensure a smooth and efficient process. Proper and timely implementation of the individual work steps, which are outlined below.

Forwarding order and the required documents

Upon receipt of the forwarding order for import clearance Hamburg, our forwarding agent's staff will first check the information and documents provided on Completeness and correctness checked. The scope of import processing depends on Type and origin of the goodsthe Import procedure and the Customs treatment and the terms of payment and delivery agreed in the contract. A variety of documents may be required, the most important of which are briefly presented below. As a harbour agent, these services are also part of our offer.

The Foreign trade law and individual legal provisions stipulate prohibitions, restrictions and authorisation requirements for the import of goods. The import list (Annex to the Foreign Trade and Payments Act) shows which documents are required. The following is common Certificate of origin - an officially notarised proof of origin. An import licence for commercial goods and any necessary Surveillance documents apply to the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA). As a professional harbour agent, we will of course be happy to help you.

The bill of lading or bill of lading (B/L) is a traditional document that represents the goods described, i.e. the Handover of the document replaces the handover of the consignment. With his signature, the shipper certifies receipt and makes a promise of carriage and delivery. Anyone who can identify himself as the rightful consignee from the bill of lading and hands over at least one original to the carrier can Delivery claim and dispose of the goods. All other originals - in overseas trade a full set usually consists of 3 originals (3/3) - then lose their validity.

Your sea freight to Hamburg

Use our transport solutions to receive your freight at the port in Hamburg

So there is not only transport by lorry or air freight. Transport in containers by ship as import or export from the Hanseatic City of Hamburg is one of the economical and safe transport services offered by our freight forwarder. We offer various containers with which goods or general cargo can be transported safely.

We offer transparent cost calculations, not only for CIF and FOB costs.

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Customs: Origin of goods and preferences

The bill of lading or bill of lading (B/L) is a traditional document that represents the goods described, i.e. theHandover of the document replaces the handover of the consignment. With his signature, the shipper certifies receipt and makes a promise of carriage and delivery. Anyone who can identify himself as the rightful consignee from the bill of lading and hands over at least one original to the carrier canDelivery claim and dispose of the goods. All other originals - in overseas trade a full set usually consists of 3 originals (3/3) - then lose their validity. Find out more at zoll.de

Why Dörrenhaus?

  • All in-house

    We take care of all your logistics requirements from A to Z.

  • quality

    We are constantly working on improving processes and systems in our company and our networks.

  • reliability

    We have our own warehouses, our own fleet of vehicles and stand for long-term partnerships with our customers and suppliers.

  • Expertise

    We train forwarding agents and promote the further training of our committed employees.

  • Flexibility

    We stand for short decision-making processes and flexible solutions that we can implement quickly with our own staff and equipment.

  • Financial strength

    We are an economically sound company with a very good cash flow and can therefore always accompany all your cargo flows smoothly.

  • Honesty

    We will tell you clearly where you stand - with all the advantages and disadvantages.

  • Small and medium-sized enterprise

    We live the SME sector and stand for values such as reliability, innovation, fairness, passion and sustainability.

Import clearance - receipt of goods

Import clearance is also the responsibility of a port agent or a port agency. In order to be able to initiate the processing / import clearance, we as a forwarding agent require at least a duly endorsed original bill of lading. We submit the B/L to the shipbroker/line agent for exemption and pay any costs due on it, such as Ocean Freight and Terminal Handling Charges (THC). The consignment can only be delivered by the quay operator to the respective port by ship once it has been released.

The receipt of goods against a bill of lading also includes the Carrying out a reception check and safeguarding the rights arising from the contract of carriage, including possible claims for damages against the carrier. Our harbour agents are happy to take on this task. If a Transport insurance In the event of a claim, we will settle the claim with the insurance company or assist in doing so. We also assist with the payment processing agreed in the purchase contract and take on special orders, such as sampling or

Import clearance - Import clearance

The provision of customs clearance is a core task of our forwarding agency. As a customs union, the member states of the EU apply a Common Customs Codeand aCommon Customs Tariff on. Also in the area of comprehensive Customs clearance we offer you the right solution and also provide you with these services as a haulage company so that you are always on the safe side.

The standard rate of duty is levied once on imports into the Community. The other import duties include theExcise dutiesand theImport sales taxwhich are levied in accordance with national law. After presentation, the first declaration to the customs authority, the goods must be assigned a customs-approved treatment or use within a certain period of time.

Frequently asked questions about import clearance in Hamburg

As an import seaport freight forwarder with local knowledge, we are happy to take care of your import clearance tasks in Hamburg and ensure that the individual work steps are carried out properly and on time. We handle the receipt of goods, import clearance as well as organising transhipment, storage or removal - depending on the nature of the forwarding order.

With the Bill of Lading (B/L) - also known as the traditional document representing the goods - the carrier certifies receipt and makes a promise of carriage and delivery.
We pay the costs that may be due on the Bill of Landig, such as Ocean Freight and Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for you.

If a Transport insuranceIn the event of a claim, we will settle the claim with the insurance company or assist in doing so.

Our core tasks include organising customs clearance. With the status of aauthorised economic operator (AEO - Authorised Economic Operator), we perform the associated tasks for you in import clearance, for example in Hamburg.

Customs clearance in Hamburg - our all-round service for smooth imports

In particular, when importing goods from Far Eastern regions, the provisions on the Customs clearance subject to constant innovation and expansion. As an AEO-certified authorised economic operator, professional and impeccable Customs clearance of your imports in Hamburg has been one of our services for many years. We work closely with the customs office in Hamburg to ensure that the tariff classification and calculation of customs duties is carried out correctly. When calculating customs duties, we always act in the interests of our customers in order to achieve the best possible conditions for your imports from the Far East.

From document creation to processing - our services in the area of Customs clearance

Our versatile service of Customs clearance in Hamburg includes the procurement of all documents required for fast and uncomplicated customs clearance. From Bafa import licences for textiles and steel to certificates for plant protection, we clear all import formalities with great expertise. We work with the electronic and automated customs software ATLAS from the Federal Customs Administration to ensure flawless and professional import and export customs clearance. In addition to the preparation of all the necessary documents, the reliable processing of Customs clearance in Hamburg to our extensive range of services.

In special cases, such as repair and finishing transport, returned goods and temporary imports, for example for temporary trade fair equipment, our Customs clearance in Hamburg with many years of experience.

When dealing with customs, we are always customer-orientated and do everything we can to achieve fast, reliable and cost-effective results. On request, we are also happy to assist you in applying for tax, customs and VAT identification numbers from the relevant authorities. Thanks to modern software and direct communication with the customs office in Hamburg, we guarantee a professional working method that minimises the occurrence of complications. The constant real-time updating of import duties from a country of your choice also gives you financial planning security.

Transport

Thanks to our complete door-to-door service with storage, customs clearance (customs, duty rates, etc.), loading & tracking and import licences, you no longer have to worry about a thing.

All modes of transport

Storage

With extensive storage space around the world, we can offer you a customised full-service package for your logistics. Whether storage in Germany, China or another country - you decide!

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Customs clearance & more

We not only take care of your paperwork for customs clearance of your goods, but also packing, delivery service & tracking and all import licences.

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