USAFE-AFAFRICAI51-702 — U.s. Forces Customs Controls In Germany

USAFE-AFAFRICAI51-702 governs customs controls, duty- and tax-free goods, vehicle transfers, and fuel ration cards in Germany.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI51-702
  • Title: U.S. FORCES CUSTOMS CONTROLS IN GERMANY
  • Date: 2025-11-25

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It covers personal imports and exports, goods transfers, military post offices, airfields, foreign liaison personnel, temporary authorization cards, childcare providers, and customs enforcement. It requires supporting documents, customs processing, approved forms, and reporting lost or stolen short-term fuel ration cards.

Topics covered

  • Personal imports and exports
  • Vehicle transfers
  • Duty- and tax-free goods
  • Military post office customs controls
  • Short-term fuel ration cards
  • Foreign liaison personnel
  • Temporary authorization cards
  • Customs enforcement and penalties

Questions and answers

What documents can establish proof of ownership for POFs?

In accordance with AE Regulation 190-6, proof of ownership for POFs can be established either through a properly completed sales slip, a firearms bill of sale (AE Form 190-6G), a contract, a lease bailment, a gift certificate, a POA, or through other documents clearly showing the holder’s legal claim as the owner. (paragraph 1-5)

Can an applicant appoint an authorized agent without SOFA status?

Applicants may not appoint a person without SOFA status to be an authorized agent (for example, a solicitor, sales agency, commercial importer or carrier). (paragraph 2-5)

How must lost or stolen short-term fuel ration cards be reported?

Personnel will immediately report lost or stolen short-term fuel ration cards to AAFES-Eur Customer Service (email: yyEUEssoFuelCard@aafes.com or telephone: 06302-6098-336/402) and the CEA (mil 537-3955, civ 0611-143-537-3955). (paragraph 10-5)

What does the publication require after German customs approves AEA Form 550-175A?

After approval by German customs authorities, receive from German customs authorities either one copy or two copies of AEA Form 550-175A, maintain one copy for their records, and use the second copy for registration purposes, if applicable. (paragraph 2-5)

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