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Authorised EU customs warehouse of TRID GmbH in Brandenburg Park Ludwigsfelde

Customs warehouse near Berlin: store non-Union goods without paying duty and import VAT up front

Customs warehouse
near Berlin.

Authorised EU customs warehouse and excise warehouse in Brandenburg Park Ludwigsfelde – 30 km south of Berlin, right on the Berlin ring road (A10). Authorised consignee, T1/NCTS, customs clearance and onward shipping from one source. Since 1998.

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On siteSince 1998
AuthorisationEU customs warehouse
Authorised consigneeAC
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What is a customs warehouse – and when does it pay off?

A customs warehouse is a storage location authorised by the main customs office where goods from non-EU countries are stored without customs duty and import VAT becoming due. The charges arise only at the moment you release the goods for free circulation – and only for the quantity you actually withdraw. If the goods are re-exported, for example to Ukraine, Kazakhstan or Switzerland, no import charges arise in the EU at all.

This pays off in three typical situations: you import larger quantities and do not want to pre-finance the charges all at once; on arrival you do not yet know which part will stay in the EU and which will move on to third countries; or you want to keep goods near Berlin and clear them only when they are called off. For traders with customers in Eastern Europe and Central Asia in particular, a customs warehouse on the A10 is a very practical transhipment point.

Customs warehouse, bonded warehouse or free warehouse? In EU customs law since the Union Customs Code (2016) there is only the customs warehouse and the free zone; “bonded warehouse” is the everyday English term for the same thing. If you are looking for a bonded warehouse near Berlin, an authorised customs warehouse like ours is exactly that: it is open to third parties – you store under our authorisation without needing one of your own.

Official description of the procedure: Customs warehousing at German Customs.

Our customs warehouse services in Ludwigsfelde

Pallet storage of non-Union goods in the customs warehouse near Berlin

Storage of non-Union goods

Pallet storage in the authorised customs warehouse with no time limit. Inventory management in the WMS with real-time access to your stock; partial withdrawals, repacking and picking are possible without the goods losing their customs status. A total of 8,000 m² of warehouse space is available; how much of it is under customs supervision depends on the current volume of customs goods and is adjusted flexibly. Standard Euro pallets go into pallet racking, bulky and heavy goods into block storage on the floor. Heated and unheated, dry covered areas are available side by side – where your goods go is decided by their requirements.

Authorised consignee – end T1 directly at our site

Your truck does not have to go to the customs office: as an authorised consignee we end transit procedures (T1/NCTS) at our ramp. Without this status the vehicle first drives to the customs office and waits there for clearance within office hours; if it arrives in the evening or on a Friday afternoon, clearance moves to the next working day. Depending on arrival time this costs several hours up to a whole day per vehicle. With us the truck is unloaded directly, during our opening hours and independent of appointments at the office.

Customs clearance import and export

Release for free circulation, export declaration, T1 documents for onward shipping to third countries, preference and origin certificates. You supply invoice and packing list – we take care of ATLAS and NCTS.

Excise warehouse for wine and spirits

For alcoholic beverages we additionally operate a tax warehouse: storage under duty suspension, EMCS handling, withdrawal in partial quantities – ideal for importers who keep their range near Berlin.

Consolidation and onward shipping

Collect consignments from different suppliers in the customs warehouse and ship them on consolidated – after release for free circulation within the EU or under T1 to Ukraine, Belarus, the Baltic states, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. We organise pre- and on-carriage with our own and partner vehicles.

Prices for customs warehousing

ServicePriceUnit
Goods receipt / handling Euro palletPrice on requestper pallet
Storage in the customs warehousePrice on requestper pallet and week
Entry into the customs warehouse (customs procedure)Price on requestper operation
Removal from the customs warehouse (customs procedure)Price on requestper operation
T1 transit document (NCTS)Price on requestper document
Import clearance (release for free circulation)Price on requestper document
Wine storage in the excise warehousePrice on requestper bottle and month

Customs duty and import VAT are passed on 1:1 on clearance. Import clearance includes one item; each further item is charged additionally. You receive the price for your selection via the online calculator by e-mail or WhatsApp.

All prices net, plus statutory VAT.

A monthly minimum storage fee applies to wine & sparkling wine.

Every invoice carries the energy surcharge and a compliance fee; customs documents additionally carry customs insurance. We state the amounts with your quote.

All information is subject to change and non-binding. Binding prices come with your individual quote.

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How storage works

  1. 01

    Enquiry

    You send us the goods description, quantity, origin and intended destination (EU or third country). We confirm capacity and price within one working day.

  2. 02

    Pre-advice

    You or your forwarder pre-advise the consignment with the T1 number (MRN). We handle unloading as authorised consignee.

  3. 03

    Entry

    The goods are received, recorded in the WMS and placed under the customs warehousing procedure. You see the stock online.

  4. 04

    Call-off

    You decide per partial quantity: clearance for the EU market or onward shipping under T1 to a third country. We prepare the documents and organise transport on request.

Truck unloading as authorised consignee in Ludwigsfelde

Who we run the customs warehouse for

Trading companies and producers

Keep imports from Asia and overseas ready, pay charges only on call-off.

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Customs agents and brokers

Authorised warehouse keeper and authorised consignee as a partner for your clients in the Berlin-Brandenburg area.

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Forwarders and carriers

Interim storage of customs goods, consolidation, transhipment without an appointment at the customs office.

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Location: Brandenburg Park Ludwigsfelde

Our customs warehouse is located in Brandenburg Park in Ludwigsfelde, Parkallee 14 – about 30 km south of Berlin city centre and right on the Berlin ring road (A10). From the motorway take the Genshagen / Brandenburg Park exit. BER airport is about 25 road kilometres away via A10 and A113, roughly 20 minutes by car. The Ludwigsfelde customs office (Hauptzollamt Potsdam, Genshagener Straße 27, 14974 Ludwigsfelde) is about 4 km away, five to ten minutes by vehicle. In total TRID GmbH operates five sites around Ludwigsfelde.

Aerial view of Brandenburg Park Ludwigsfelde – location of the customs warehouse

Frequently asked questions about the customs warehouse

What is a customs warehouse?

A customs warehouse is a location authorised by the main customs office where non-Union goods are stored without import charges (customs duty, import VAT and, where applicable, excise duties) becoming due. The charges arise only when the goods are released for free circulation – or not at all if they are re-exported.

Bonded warehouse, free warehouse or customs warehouse – what is the difference?

In EU customs law there is only the customs warehouse (and the free zone). “Bonded warehouse” is the everyday term for the same thing: an authorised location where non-Union goods lie without customs duty and import VAT. Our customs warehouse in Ludwigsfelde is open to third parties – you store under our authorisation as warehouse keeper and do not need one of your own.

How long may goods stay in the customs warehouse?

Without time limit. The customs warehousing procedure has no maximum storage period; the goods can be withdrawn in partial quantities, cleared or shipped on.

What does storage in the TRID GmbH customs warehouse cost?

The price depends on pallet format, storage period and customs procedure: storage per Euro pallet and week, handling per pallet, customs entry and removal per operation, T1 transit document (NCTS) and import clearance per document. Put your services together in the online calculator – we send you the price by e-mail or WhatsApp, usually within one working day.

Do I need my own authorisation?

No. You use our authorisation as warehouse keeper. All you need is an EORI number and the usual trade documents (invoice, packing list, proof of origin if available).

Can you end a T1 procedure?

Yes. As an authorised consignee (AC) we end transit procedures directly at our warehouse in Ludwigsfelde – without presentation at the customs office. The truck is unloaded at our site and the goods go into the customs warehouse or into free circulation.

Do you also store excise goods such as wine and spirits?

Yes. In addition to the customs warehouse we operate an excise warehouse (tax warehouse). Alcoholic beverages are stored under duty suspension; excise duty arises only when they are withdrawn for free circulation. Billing is per bottle and month.

Where is the customs warehouse?

In Brandenburg Park in Ludwigsfelde, Parkallee 14, about 30 km south of Berlin right on the Berlin ring road (A10); from the motorway via the Genshagen / Brandenburg Park exit. BER airport is about 25 road kilometres away via A10 and A113, roughly 20 minutes by car. The Ludwigsfelde customs office (Hauptzollamt Potsdam, Genshagener Straße 27, 14974 Ludwigsfelde) is about 4 km away, five to ten minutes by vehicle.

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