HAWB data must match customs filings

Notification - change in Lufthansa Cargo process

Topic:

Affected export region(s):

ALL

Affected import region(s):

ALL

Product:

ALL

What is changing:

Due to repeated issues brought to our attention by different customs authorities we would like to emphasize the following:

HAWB data provided to the carrier must match the House data provided to customs for clearance purposes at the destination.

Example given: if 50 House bills are customs cleared at destination, carrier must also report 50 HAWBs to customs from our side. Else carrier fines shall be passed on to customer.

Reasons:

Customs

To-do for customer:

Ensure that carrier is provided with data matching what is used for customs clearance at final destination.

In case of disregard:

Additional costs applying

Valid from:

14. November, 2022

Valid until:

Permanent

Contact:

Your local sales office

Overview of process changes