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Erlass oder Erstattung der Tabaksteuer beantragen


Procedure

You must apply for remission or refund in writing.

  • Download the form from the Customs Administration website and fill it out. Please note the instructions for filling in the form.
  • Print the completed form, sign it and submit the application documents to the relevant main customs office. The application for remission or refund of tobacco tax or tax stamp debt should be submitted to the local main customs office. If you wish to return any tax stamps that have not been cancelled, submit the application directly to the main customs office in Bielefeld.
  • If necessary, the responsible main customs office will arrange an appointment with you for the destruction, denaturing or invalidation of the tax stamps.

You will receive a decision on the waiver or refund by mail.

Legal bases