Customs and Excise Duties

Global supply chains, complex customs regulations, and rising energy and import duties are creating ever greater legal and economic challenges for companies moving goods across borders.

Whether importing into the EU, exporting to non-EU countries, making use of customs procedures, or claiming relief from electricity and energy taxes, even minor errors can result in significant additional costs, late payment interest, or the loss of simplifications and benefits.

We help you meet your customs and tax obligations with confidence, take advantage of available planning opportunities, and sustainably reduce your tax burden – from the initial concept through to implementation and dealings with the customs authorities.

Our advice goes beyond theory. We actively support you throughout application and authorization procedures, customs audits, and communications with the authorities.

Together with our HLB colleagues around the world, we develop cross-border supply chain and business models tailored to your needs.

Our services

HLB Network

Customs and tax matters do not stop at national borders. For multi-jurisdictional projects, we collaborate with experienced colleagues across the HLB network. This enables us to provide a coordinated, seamless solution that takes into account German and foreign customs, VAT, and excise duty regulations – all managed through a single point of contact.

International Supply Chains

Whether you supply goods directly to end customers, conduct chain transactions through intermediary distribution companies, or deliver materials to overseas construction sites, VAT, import VAT, and customs regulations are closely interconnected. We ensure that the roles of exporter, declarant, and invoice issuer are properly aligned.

Customs Law & International Trade

Customs regulations determine how quickly and at what cost your goods cross borders. We support you from selecting the most suitable customs procedure through to preparing legally compliant export declarations.

Customs Procedures & Dispute Resolution

Customs audits and disputes with customs authorities can be time-consuming and burdensome for businesses. We represent your interests throughout authorization procedures, customs audits, and administrative and legal proceedings.

Tariff Classification & Supply Routes

Correct tariff classification is the basis for determining customs duties, anti-dumping measures, and preferential treatment. We assist you in identifying the appropriate customs tariff classifications for your goods.

Excise Duties

Many businesses fail to make full use of available relief opportunities. We assess whether electricity and energy tax refunds or exemptions are available, develop appropriate strategies, and handle the relief procedures with the customs authorities on your behalf.

Your contacts

Heiko Günther

Heiko Günther

Lawyer, Specialist lawyer for tax law
Telephone: +49 (0)441 9710-200
Christian Loose

Christian Loose

Lawyer, Tax Adviser, Specialist lawyer for tax law, Certified Specialist Adviser for Customs and Excise Duties
Telephone: +49 (0)441 9710-200

Treuhand Rechtsberatung
Hochhäusler • Wurthmann & Partner

Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB

Oldenburg I Bremen
info@treuhand-recht.de I+49 (0)441 9710-200