# remission procedure for charges

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> The remission procedure provides a formal route to reduce or cancel an outstanding customs duty or import levy without reclaiming amounts already paid.

The remission procedure provides a formal route to reduce or cancel an outstanding customs duty or import levy without reclaiming amounts already paid. The competent authority – typically the customs office or revenue service, depending on the charge in question – assesses whether recognised grounds for remission apply, such as an administrative error, a miscalculation, or a hardship situation outside the debtor's control. Applications must be filed in writing and accompanied by full supporting documentation: customs decisions, commercial invoices, transport documents, and any relevant correspondence with the issuing office. Remission requests arise most commonly after post-clearance audits that generate additional duty demands, or when a tariff classification error surfaces retrospectively. It is important to distinguish remission from repayment: remission extinguishes a debt not yet settled, while repayment concerns amounts the debtor has already paid over.

**Source:** [https://www.zoll.de](https://www.zoll.de)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | remission procedure for charges |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 135 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.zoll.de |

---

*Logistics Glossary — Freight Academy: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/remission-procedure-for-charges](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/remission-procedure-for-charges)*

*Markdown mirror: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/remission-procedure-for-charges](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/remission-procedure-for-charges)*

*JSON summary: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/v1/glossary/remission-procedure-for-charges/llm-summary?lang=en](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/v1/glossary/remission-procedure-for-charges/llm-summary?lang=en)*