10 Jul 2013
Hapag-Lloyd informs about new provisions for inbound cargoes from German Customs.
We would like to inform you that with effect from July 1, 2013 German Customs have announced new provisions for inbound cargoes.
This new rule applies for:
- Cargo inbound into Germany
- Cargo transshipped via German Ports
- Both Deep Sea as well as Short Sea Services
Further to the already existing rule (EU 24H) to submit correct and complete manifest data prior arrival, German Customs will now put all shipments on hold after discharge for which the manifest details are incorrect, incomplete or missing.
This especially affects all services with short transit times to German ports. For these trade routes it is mandatory that all manifest data is completed by time of loading to the vessel at the first port of loading in order to enable Hapag-Lloyd to submit manifest data to German Customs in time.
Changes to the manifest will no longer be accepted by German Customs. Any failure will result in Customs fines and Customs duties which will be for account of the cargo.