Smart Zollagentur
Düsseldorf skyline along the Rhine

Smart Zoll – customs agency for exporters

Export declaration & ABD created online

Apply for your ABD online, reviewed by customs experts and delivered digitally — you typically receive the acceptance confirmation by email in under 1 hour. €30 per export declaration.

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Where are the goods located?

Germany-wide customs services

Customs operations for businesses of all sizes

From simple export declarations to complex supply chains – we make customs easy. Customs declarations and customs clearance for exports to Switzerland, the USA, the UK and every other third country, from a single source, filed digitally and handled in next to no time. Fast, reliable, and without detours.

Pricing

Clear pricing, no surprises

Standard
€30
per declaration
Enterprise
from €25
from 15 ABDs per month
Custom
on request
How it works

From request to Export Accompanying Document in three steps

The new export declaration wizard in the Smart Zoll portal
  1. Start your declaration — with or without an account

    Enter your shipment details directly in the browser. No registration, no ATLAS authorisation, no software. If you export regularly, create an account in a few minutes and save time on every further declaration.

  2. Request the ABD

    Create the ABD in the portal and upload the required documents. No software install, no ATLAS knowledge required — everything runs in the browser.

  3. Expert review

    Customs experts review your input. Within one hour you receive the acceptance confirmation by email and in the portal, and the ABD usually the next business day. For rush orders we deliver the process slip within an hour so you can present the goods at customs directly.

Our solutions at a glance

What you can expect from us

Speed

Acceptance confirmation in under an hour

Expert review

100% reviewed by customs experts

Transparency

Flat fee — no hidden costs

< 1 h
Acceptance confirmation
€30
per declaration
100 %
Expert review
Customer reviews

What our customers say about Smart Zoll

5.0 out of 5 stars · 23 Google reviews
  • “I can warmly recommend the Smart Zollagentur portal for export shipments! The platform is very user-friendly and incredibly intuitive, so you don’t need to be a customs expert to use it. […] The export documents (ABD) are usually ready in no time. A first-class service!”

    Dumitru Popescu Review on Google
  • “Very fast and competent processing of my application, and on a Sunday at that! On top of that, a question I had on the phone was answered in a friendly and helpful way by a real person. I am really very satisfied and will gladly use Smart Zollagentur’s service again for my next shipment.”

    Jana Günther Review on Google
  • “Very fast, professional and customer-focused. I can only recommend them. Mr Krüger was great!”

    Max Engelhard Review on Google
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Reviews were written in German and translated by us.

FAQ

Answers to the most important questions

  • What is an Export Accompanying Document (ABD)?
    The ABD is an accompanying document for exports from the EU. It accompanies the goods to the customs office of exit and is the precondition for the VAT-free supply to third countries.
  • From which goods value do I need an ABD?
    Generally where the goods value exceeds €1,000 or the weight exceeds 1,000 kg for exports to third countries; transport costs count towards the value. Up to that threshold, an oral export declaration is often sufficient. We recommend an ABD from a goods value of 750 euros. Parcel carriers such as FedEx, UPS or DHL have their own value thresholds for shipments without an ABD, often at €750. Goods that are exported only temporarily and come back need proof of export regardless of their value. For your consignment you can check online whether you need an ABD.
  • How quickly will I receive my ABD?
    You usually receive the acceptance confirmation within an hour. The ABD follows by the next business day after we receive your complete data, for requests submitted by 11:00. Process slip for rush orders within 1 hr, authorised exporters within 5 min.
  • Do you handle rush orders?
    Yes. Within 1 hr you receive the process slip and can drive to customs yourself with the slip and the goods.

Apply for an ABD online

Fill out the form, expert review, document delivered by email.

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