Netherlands
Important
- All wooden packaging require Fumigation certificate.
- All Food and beverage prohibited.
- Dangerous goods / Batteries unable to ship
Importing goods into Netherlands involves several steps and requirements.
- Check Import Restrictions: Verify if there are any restrictions or specific instructions for your product.
- Product Requirements: Ensure your products comply with Dutch and EU regulations, including safety, health, and environmental standards.
- Import Licenses and Certificates: Determine if you need any specific licenses or certificates for your goods.
- Customs Declaration: Declare your goods to Dutch Customs. You will need to provide detailed information about the products.
Imports
- The importer must have a Company Registration number from Customs Authorities
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
- The importer must have a valid EORI number
- Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Air Waybill/Bill of Lading, a Commercial Invoice, and a Packing List
- HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice.
Required documents:
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Packing List (detailed)
- Importer EORI number
- VAT number (for companies)
- BSN number (for individuals)
Import Duties and Fees
- The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)
- Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
- The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into The Netherlands
Exports
Required documents:
- Original Commercial Invoice.
- Customs Declarations.
- For certain goods, a export license is required.
Important Notes
- All exported goods might be inspected by Customs Authorities
Government Agencies
| Netherlands Customs | www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/en/customs/customs |
Seaport
| Port of Rotterdam |
Airport
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
Prohibited and Restricted
- Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
- Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
- Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
- Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
- Fireworks*
- Ivory and ivory products*
- Furs*
- Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
- Bullion*
- Chemical waste and nuclear waste
- Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
- Ammunitions*
- Human remains, including ashes*
- Animals, plants, food items and perishable*