Over 3 billion euros: Darmstadt main customs office is taking stock 2024!

Over 3 billion euros: Darmstadt main customs office is taking stock 2024!

The main customs office of Darmstadt has presented impressive figures for 2024: Over 3 billion euros were generated in southern Hesse solely by tax revenue! The leaders from import sales tax at over 1.5 billion euros, followed by the consumption tax revenue that is almost 870 million euros. Among these are impressive sums from the energy tax with 380 million euros and the motor vehicle tax with around 300 million euros.

The customs officials carried out comprehensive controls last year: 630 employers were checked, which led to around 2,200 criminal proceedings initiated and determined an incredible amount of 29.5 million euros. In addition, customs to ensure 350 kilograms of drugs, including 220 kilograms of heroin. In the area of ​​brand and product piracy, over 7,870 fake products were also pulled out of circulation. In order to master the demanding tasks, the main customs office of Darmstadt continues to seek trainees and interested parties who are aiming for a career in customs - application deadline for the next training positions is October 15, 2025.