Overview

• Officials say the black Ferrari, registered in Switzerland and valued at 195,000 francs, was not declared at entry during an early‑September check at Zollamt Konstanz – Paradiesertor.
• The 60‑year‑old driver from Luxembourg was assessed €64,000 in import duties plus a €60,000 penalty.
• He paid the charges and a security on the spot and was allowed to continue driving the car.
• A tax‑criminal proceeding was opened and the case was referred to the penalty office of Hauptzollamt Karlsruhe.
• From January to June 2025, Singen customs found 26 non‑EU‑registered cars used by EU residents and 38 vehicles on transporters without papers, with combined values above €230,000 and €330,000.