Customs Clearance Experts in Germany
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Ornel Franck W.
Last position:
Sales Partner at ERGO PRO
- Industry: Insurance, Trade, IT
- Customers & Projects: Consulting and selling insurance and similar services
- Main tasks: Insurance consulting (health insurance, retirement planning, wealth building); commercial services, inside and field sales; sales data analysis and forecasting; customer consulting and support; opening a new sales headquarters for private and business customers; business development & innovation management; business use case development; process optimization; stakeholder management; team leadership and training; preparation and delivery of trainings;
- Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Draw.IO, Camunda 8, Java (8, 17,21,25), Git, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Data REST, Spring Web, Spring Security, J-Unit, Playwright, Lombock, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL (16, 17 18), pgAdmin, Docker, LLMs, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports
Peter S.
Last position:
Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG
- Creation of detailed concepts for all relevant GTS modules (compliance, pricing, customs clearance, Intrastat, preferences)
- Planning and conducting workshops, including scheduling and documentation
- Development and consulting of the organisational structure and its master data
- Setup and customisation of compliance functions: sanctions list review, embargo, legal control, US re-export
- Uploading and maintaining sanction and commodity lists
- Implementation and validation of integration tests
- Setup and customisation of the modules: pricing (including uploading of customs tariff numbers and STAWN data), customs clearance (including application for test operation with customs), Intrastat and preferences (including preference calculation and LLEs)
- Development and presentation of prototypes
- Derivation of insights for the final concept
Christoph L.
Last position:
Program Manager - SAP S/4 HANA at BAHAG AG
- Took over management of the SAP S4 Transformation program after 15 months of project execution
- Assessed the quality of soft facts, particularly the quality of collaboration and communication
- Evaluation, program planning, resource management, and realignment of the timeline
- Introduction of the software delivery model and quality gates
- Initial scope definition in the form of business capabilities
- Introduction of enterprise architecture
- Reporting to the SteerCo for the S4 Transformation program / C-level
- Risk management and escalation when identifying project risks
- Coordination of the various projects within the program
Michael K.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Tepo – Gebäudedienste GmbH
- Replacement and renewal of the existing client PCs with an upgrade to Windows 11 and mobile workstations with laptops and docking stations
- Introduction of Office365 with OneDrive use
- Introduction of e-invoicing with DATEV accounting software
- Revision of the standard office applications in daily use
- File storage in SharePoint instead of local data storage
- New authorization structure for users
- Use of Microsoft accounts to synchronize profiles
- Reorganization of the document scanning process with storage in SharePoint
- New backup concept in addition to the Microsoft cloud solution
- Introduction of new data structures: review and separation of data into active, inactive, private, business
- Simplification of processes
- Increased data security and improved security
- Permanent data availability at all internal and external workplaces
Mikalai P.
Last position:
Managing Director at IPMS UG
- Project and construction management in the fields of steel production, mining, drive technology and power quality
- Consulting and sales in the fields of medical technology, security equipment and video surveillance
- Wholesale of machinery / technological equipment and medical technology
Thomas P.
Last position:
Product Owner & AI Automation Architect (B2B) at Ihre-Hygieneberatung
Development of a digital audit application for inspections in medical facilities. The goal is to connect on-site data collection, voice recording, documentation and downstream processes in one end-to-end, AI-supported workflow.
Design and development of a Flutter audit app with Claude Code for the structured execution and documentation of inspections.
Processing of voice recordings captured in the app through automatic transcription and AI-supported creation of structured inspection reports, followed by an approval process
Connecting various data sources such as email, Odoo 19, attendance records and Google Drive via n8n to automate billing and follow-up processes
Automatic provision of required documents and email delivery through n8n-controlled workflows, including the use of LLMs for text creation
Skills: Flutter, Claude Code, LLM Integration, n8n, Odoo 19, Google Drive, Process Automation
Orhan Y.
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant OTC/MM/WM/LE/CS/PS/GTS, C4C-Cloud (Sales, Services, E-Commerce) at High-Technologie
- Support and consulting for the integration of SAP ECC into an SAP S/4HANA system, retirement of legacy systems, implementation, and process optimization in the new harmonized system
- Project implementation of S/4HANA Cloud Private & Public Sales & Services with SAP SCM/OTC/MM/LE/CS/PS, S/4HANA Cloud, CPI, BTP, EDI, IDOC, ABAP, User-Exit, SolMan, ITIL, SAP Cloud AL
- Customizing and optimization in OTC and MM, including condition maintenance, document type and item category extensions, integration with FI/CO, scheduling agreement configuration, material master and purchasing info record maintenance, release procedures, message control, and master data quality
- Ensuring integration of PTP with FI/CO, SD, and WM, process analysis, and efficiency improvement for the S/4HANA environment
- Process modeling in Signavio, workshops, and trainings
- 2nd & 3rd level support in OTC, MM, CS, PS, C4C Sales & Services, GTS, and MDG: incident and change tickets, feasibility analyses, service management, embedded analytics, customizing, tests, documentation, training, debugging, IDOC/EDI monitoring
- SAP S/4HANA migration: data migration, system harmonization, global rollouts, and template development
- ABAP development and optimization: reports, dialog programs, user exits, IDOC/EDI monitoring
Konstantinos M.
Last position:
IT-Fly Specialist – Global Rollout at Lufthansa Group
Plan & Prepare (Site Design & Readiness): Inventory & Design: Dell PowerEdge R-Series, Aruba Switches (L2/L3), Notebooks/Peripherals; Serial Numbers/Asset Tags, IPv4/IPv6 Addressing, VLAN/DHCP/DNS Plan
Runbooks/MOPs: Site Rollout Runbook, Backout Strategy (<15–30 min), Risk Register, Communication Matrix; Approvals via CAB/Change
Images/Packages: Golden Image (Win10/11), Driver Packs, BIOS/UEFI Baseline; O365/Teams/OneDrive-KFM; BitLocker Policies; MECM/SCCM, Intune/Autopilot, MDT/WinPE
Logistics: Shipping/Customs Clearance, RMA/DOA, On-Site Spares; Tools (Barcode Scanners, Label Printers), "Go-Bag" (Cables, SFPs, Console Cables)
Deliver (On-Site Implementation): Endpoints: Swap & Migration (USMT/OneDrive KFM), Peripherals (ATB/BT Printers, Scanners, Boarding Gate HW); Domain Join, Compliance Checks, O365 Activation, Printers/Queues, Network Drives
Acceptance: Functional Tests for DCS/CUTE/CUPPS/CUSS Stations, Ticketing/Check-in Workflows, Boarding Gates
Servers (R-Series): Rack & Stack, Cabling (PDU Redundancy, Fiber/Copper), Labeling/Nomenclature; Firmware/RAID (PERC), Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC Network; Windows Server 2022/2025 + CIS/BSI Hardening; Agents (Backup/AV/EDR/Monitoring), Time Service/NTP Auth, Syslog/SNMPv3
Network (Aruba): VLANs, LACP Trunks, MSTP Root; Portfast + BPDU-Guard at Edge; QoS (EF/AF); Dual-Stack (v4/v6), DHCP Relay. NAC/802.1X with ClearPass/Radius/TACACS+, Roles + MAB Fallback; Guest Isolation, ACLs (Guest→Mgmt deny). Telemetry: sFlow, SNMPv3, Syslog→SIEM; LLDP→Inventory/CMDB
Airport-Specific: CUTE/CUPPS/CUSS Terminals; DCS/Amadeus/SITA Connectivity; FIDS (read-only); Bag Tag/Boarding Pass Printing; Changes During Off-Peak/Night Windows
Stabilize (Hypercare): First-Day Support, KPI Tracking (Login Times, Ticket Volume, Error Classes), QoS Fine-Tuning
Troubleshooting: Wireshark/iperf, Event Logs, Switch Counters, sFlow Flows; Fast Incident Handling as SPOC
Knowledge Transfer: Short Training Sessions for Station Teams, Mini-Runbooks (Incident/Recovery)
Close (Documentation & Handover): Documentation & CMDB: Final Configs (Switch/Server), Topology/Patch Plans, IP Tables, Serial Number/Asset Lists, Before/After Photos
Acceptance & Sign-off: UAT Protocols, Functional Evidence (Use Cases), Return/Reuse of Old Hardware
Lessons Learned: Risks, Standard Packages, Driver Freeze, "Known Issues"
Interfaces/Communication: Station IT, Airport IT, SOC/NOC, Ground Ops/Ramp/Check-in, Providers (SITA/Amadeus). ITSM: ServiceNow (Inc/Req/Change/KB), Handover to BAU
Neil P.
Last position:
Software Engineer at AKDB
- Maintenance, further development, modernization and testing of the OK.VERKEHR specialist application, a monolithic Enterprise Java solution (with approx. 3,5 Mio LOC) for vehicle registration and driving license authorities
- Design, development, testing and maintenance of end-to-end workflows (dialogs, backend services and persistence layer, test suite) for new driving license applications, changes/extensions to driving licenses, management of parking permits and truck driver cards
- Development and maintenance of web services for communication between local traffic authorities and the Federal Motor Transport Authority, FAER register, TÜV testing centers and driving schools
- Performance optimization and targeted refactoring for the future migration to a cloud architecture and the addition of a new web client (Vaadin)
- 3rd-level support for customers during ongoing operations
Antonia G.
Last position:
Change, Transformation & Leadership Enablement at Antonia Gualtieri
- Supported an acquired company in its strategic and operational realignment.
- Analyzed the initial situation and identified key areas of change in the business model, target groups, product range, and pricing and margin structure.
- Advised the company management on change priorities, organizational issues, and the implementation of strategic decisions.
- Supported the further development of market positioning, customer communication, and digital presence as part of the company's transformation.
Stephan H.
Last position:
Software development, software quality assurance, tester, test automation engineer at IT services
Refactoring the CRM system of an IT service provider This includes a complete refactoring of the legacy application, in particular the migration from JDK 1.6 to JDK 25 and the replacement of self-developed infrastructure components, such as the Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) and the frontend template engine, with current standard components based on Spring Boot. At the same time, the previous close coupling between the back end and front end is being removed and the application is being migrated to a modern microservice architecture. The microservices are implemented as independent, reusable units and operated in autonomous Docker containers. The backend components are provided through REST APIs. As part of the project, CI/CD and deployment processes for the container-based microservice architecture were also established and automated using GitLab CI. At the same time, quality assurance is ensured through the implementation and automation of unit, integration and system tests. The work is supported by AI, particularly through the use of GitHub Copilot and LM Studio (gpt-oss) for code development and prompt engineering. Position: Software development, software quality assurance, tester, test automation engineer
Work performed:
- Analysis of the functional and technical use cases (workflows, involved processes/systems, communication paths, security requirements)
- Code refactoring (code cleanup, optimization)
- Dependency refactoring
- Refactoring of REST services (SpringBoot)
- Refactoring of the ORM layer
- Test execution / test automation (Serenity, Selenium, Playwright, JUnit)
- Establishment and automation of CI/CD pipelines for build, test and deployment steps in a Docker/microservice environment Team size: 2 people IT basis: Technologies: Java (JDK 25), Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, SQLServer, MariaDB, Docker, Yaml, Markdown, JSON, HTML/CSS, REST Tools: IntelliJ, DBeaver, Git/GitLab, GitHubCopilot (AI) Work management: Gitlab Tests: Serenity, Selenium, Playwright, JUnit Platform: Linux, Windows Version control: Gitlab Build management: Gitlab CI
Joaquim Manuel D.
Last position:
Interim Inventory Manager Aerostructure at Latecoere
Optimization of inventory management and procurement processes to improve cash flow and reduce costs.
Detailed analysis of business processes to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
Development and standardization of work procedures to increase efficiency and minimize errors.
Establishment and maintenance of KPIs and reports to effectively track progress and measure success.
Cost savings in the eight-digit million range through rescheduling and shifting orders from quarter to quarter in 2024 and 2025.
Introduction of a tool for inventory reporting and management to review and control inventory KPIs and to steer inventory reduction measures.
Identification of five inventory optimization measures, including insourcing/outsourcing, redistribution of manufacturing, and restructuring of the production line to a lean one-piece flow, with a total potential inventory reduction of 30% within 1 to 2 years.
Introduction of inventory dashboards via Power BI.
Setup of a weekly Inventory Control Tower to present KPIs, achievements, and ongoing improvements to management and the board.
Rupender K.
Last position:
Digital Marketing & Content Strategy Consultant at Self-employed
- Partnered with consumer brands to drive sales growth through targeted affiliate and content marketing campaigns
- Built and monetized a content-to-commerce funnel, converting digital audiences into measurable revenue within the first five months of launch
- Conceptualized, scripted, filmed, and edited SEO-optimized product review videos, reaching 56K+ views and 4K+ watch hours in the first year
- Applied SEO, keyword targeting, and audience analytics to enhance conversion rates, click-throughs, and retention
- Collaborated with brands to design discount campaigns and optimize messaging for performance marketing outcomes
- Utilized YouTube Studio, Google Analytics, and AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) to refine strategy, identify trends, and improve campaign ROI
Timo S.
Last position:
Developer (AL) & Consultant at IT service provider
- Development of an application suite for AppSource (7 apps) focusing on customs processing & compliance
Aria I.
Last position:
Lead Generation Coordinator at Direct Result
- Ranked Top 3 lead generator in Germany in first month by systematizing target audience segmentation and automating outreach workflows
- Generated 35 qualified leads and achieved 5 direct conversions within 4 months
- Built pipeline of 110+ indirect leads through optimized qualification processes and high-conversion interview scheduling
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Statistics of experts using Customs Clearance
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Operations, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Operations, Information Technology, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Customs Clearance
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Customs Clearance experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (59%)
- Professional Services (59%)
- Information Technology (55%)
- Transportation (55%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Healthcare (41%)
- Energy (32%)
- Fashion (32%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Customs Clearance covers
Customs Clearance is the process of preparing, submitting and managing the information required for goods to cross national borders. It covers import and export declarations, commodity classification, customs valuation, origin documentation, duty calculation and communication with customs authorities. Accurate clearance keeps shipments moving while reducing compliance and financial risk.
Where it is used
Companies rely on customs specialists wherever goods enter or leave the European Union or move through complex international supply chains. Common applications include:
- Importing machinery, components, consumer goods and raw materials
- Exporting finished products to markets outside the EU
- Managing bonded warehouses, transit procedures and returned goods
- Supporting e-commerce fulfilment and time-sensitive transport
In Germany, the work often connects manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, retail, logistics and industrial distribution with cross-border trade requirements.
Systems and skills
Strong professionals combine customs knowledge with practical supply chain and data skills. They work with enterprise resource planning systems, transport management systems, customs software, broker portals and electronic declaration tools. Useful adjacent capabilities include HS and CN code classification, Incoterms, export controls, VAT, origin rules, audit preparation and master-data governance.
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is valuable during market expansion, a new logistics setup, system implementation or a sudden increase in shipment volume. It also helps when internal teams face customs audits, classification backlogs, changing supplier flows or unclear responsibility between shippers, brokers and carriers. Companies in Germany may seek specialists who can work remotely across locations and communicate clearly in English and German when local coordination requires it.
How projects are delivered
A Customs Clearance project may begin with a review of products, commercial invoices, transport routes and existing procedures. The professional then defines data requirements, prepares or improves declarations, documents controls and coordinates with brokers, freight forwarders and internal teams. Depending on the scope, the deliverables can include classification registers, customs process maps, operating procedures, training materials, audit files and recommendations for automation.
What strong professionals bring
The best specialists are precise without losing sight of operational deadlines. They can explain why a classification, origin decision or customs value is defensible, and they know when a case needs escalation. Look for experience with comparable goods and trade lanes, careful documentation, confidence in customs terminology and a clear method for checking data before submission. Strong communication matters because clearance depends on cooperation between finance, procurement, logistics, sales and external authorities.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Customs Clearance? Start with the answers below.
Customs Clearance is used to obtain permission for imported or exported goods to cross a border. It involves declarations, supporting documents, classification, valuation, origin information and the settlement or treatment of duties and taxes. A specialist helps ensure that the shipment data is complete and consistent.
Customs Clearance describes the overall process, while a customs broker is an external party that may submit declarations or act on behalf of the company. A freelance specialist can improve the company’s internal controls, coordinate brokers and review their work instead of replacing them. The right setup depends on shipment complexity, internal ownership and required local representation.
A strong Customs Clearance freelancer often also understands HS and CN classification, Incoterms, VAT, rules of origin and export controls. Experience with ERP, warehouse, transport and customs declaration systems is useful. Data governance, audit preparation and supply chain coordination can be just as important as declaration knowledge.
The right level for Customs Clearance depends on the risk and scope of the assignment, not only its duration. A straightforward process review may need a focused specialist, while a new-country rollout, complex classification issue or customs audit requires broader experience with comparable products and trade routes. Ask candidates to describe similar deliverables and how they handled exceptions.
Customs Clearance is often suitable for remote collaboration because documents, product data and declaration workflows are digital. On-site work can still help when the assignment involves warehouse observations, process workshops or close coordination with a physical logistics operation. For projects in Germany, clarify whether communication is needed in German, English or both.
For Customs Clearance in Germany, confirm that the specialist understands the company’s goods, trade lanes and internal responsibilities. Ask how they work with freight forwarders, customs brokers and the relevant systems, and whether they can document decisions for audit purposes. Language ability and availability for on-site coordination should also be agreed early.
Quality in Customs Clearance shows in consistent data, traceable decisions and procedures that another trained person can follow. Review sample deliverables such as a classification rationale, process map or control checklist, with confidential information removed. Also ask how the specialist detects missing documents, conflicting product data and changes that could affect a declaration.
A capable Customs Clearance specialist can reduce delays, incorrect classifications, unsupported origin claims, incomplete declarations and weak audit trails. They can also clarify ownership between logistics, finance, procurement and external brokers. The strongest results come from improving the underlying master data and controls, not only correcting individual shipments.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 852 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 53% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects are German (95%), English (95%), and French (32%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects are Manufacturing (59%), Professional Services (59%), and Information Technology (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects are Operations (77%), Information Technology (73%), and Project Management (73%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Customs Clearance
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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