Usage Note
Zollbeamter is the formal title for a civil servant working in the German customs service (Zollverwaltung), part of the federal finance administration. They inspect imports/exports, collect duties, and combat smuggling. Feminine: Zollbeamtin. Slightly more formal than Zöllner.
Examples
"Der Zollbeamte verlangte die Zollanmeldung für das Gerät."
Natural Translation
The customs official demanded the customs declaration for the equipment.
Literal Translation
The customs official demanded the customs-declaration for the device.
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