Customs Support Group acquired Porath Customs Agents GmbH. This acquisition strengthened CSG’s presence in Germany and Poland to make customs easy for global trade in- and outside Europe.
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About Porath Customs Agents
Porath Customs Agents GmbH is a family-run business present on the market for over 30 years. Started as a forwarding company, the focus shifted to its core strength – specialised customs clearance. With a dedicated team, strategically located in Germany and Poland, the company is known for their top performance and for meeting their clients’ high expectationss.
Porath’s experience and focus on digitalisation provide customers with a tailor-made solutions to any customs matter. The wide range of services provided like import and export clearance, transit and customs consulting are designed to meet broad spectrum of needs. The team of Porath provides quick and precise customs consultation, professional handling and comprehensive customs management strenghtened by excellent service. Porath is AEO-certified and member of VHSp and Hafen Hamburg.
About Customs Support Group (CSG)
CSG is the leading European provider of customs and trade solutions, facilitating seamless cross-border operations through cutting-edge digital innovations and unmatched industry expertise.
With a presence in all major European strategic locations and the most comprehensive service offering in the market, we deliver unparalleled value to our customers by enhancing their operational efficiency, optimising duties and costs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding their brand reputation amidst the ever-changing complexity of the customs landscape.
Backed by a team of over 1700 dedicated customs professionals, we ensure our clients’ goods can cross borders with minimal risk and maximum efficiency without hassle or delay.
100+
Offices in Strategic Locations
14
European Markets
1700+
Industry Experts
25+
Years of Experience
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Import / Export / Transit Declaration Services
- Preparation, Validation and Submission of Import, Export and Transit Documentation
- Validation of Import Goods Harmonised System (HS) Codes
- Coordination of Physical Inspections
- Management of Phytosanitary Certification Requests
- Handling of Excise Declarations
- Facilitation of Other Specialised Declarations (ATA, Carnet, etc.)
- Simplified Customs Procedures (SCDP)
- Licence, Certification & Authorisation Support:
- Import/Export Licence
- AEO Certificate (Authorised Economic Operator)
- IPR/OPR Licence (Inward / Outward Processing Relief)
- Bonded Warehouse Licence
- Excise Warehouse Licence
- Consignee Status Authorisation
- Simplified Procedure Authorisation
- Temporary Admission Authorisation
- End-Use Relief Authorisation
- Deferment Account Application
- Customs Guarantee Optimisation
- Fiscal Representation
- Goods Classification (HS-Code) & Provision of Binding Tariff Information (BTI)
- Defining Product Origin & Value (BOI, CVA)
- Duty Management & Optimisation
- Simplified Declaration Procedures
- Facilitating Customs Bonded Warehouses
- Duty Relief Provision (Inward/Outward Processing Relief)
- Duty Amendment & Dispute Process Support
- Excise Duty Management
- Duty & VAT Advisory
- Operating Deferment Accounts
- Legislation & Trade Impact Updates
- Compliance Insight & Advisory
- Environmental and ESG Compliance
- Legislative Reporting
- CBAM
- Deforestation (EUDR)
- Export Control & Dual Use Compliance
- Sanctions & Embargo Compliance
- Data Insight Reporting:
- Duties & Taxes Data Reporting
- Track & Trace Customs Status Events
- Risk & Non-Release Data
- Tailor-Made Data Reports
- Intrastat Reporting
- Tailor-Made Customs Solution Design
- Training & Education
- Customs Assessment Quick Scan
- Consulting
- Customs Authorities Audit Support
- Full or Partial Outsourcing of Customs Activities
- On-site or Off-site Support
- White Label Solutions
- Peak Season Support
- Interim Management
- Centralised Service across Europe
- Management of Third-Party Customs Brokers