Customs Administration of The Netherlands

Ensuring a financially healthy Netherlands and safe, secure Europe.

Import duties

Taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and other goods
Lost a parcel?

Contact your courier
Restricted products

Check the rules for seashells, antiques and food
Information about excise duty

Sometimes you have to pay excise duty or consumption tax
Exchange rates (Dutch)

Look up exchange rates for your customs declaration
Online customs declarations

Mijn Douane and EORI numbers

News

Implementation of EMCS phase 4.2 on 12 February 2026

11 February 2026

Dutch Customs will roll out phase 4.2 of the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) in all EU member states on 12 February 2026.

Confirmation effective date of maritime Declaration for Temporary Storage (ATO)

17 November 2025

By 1 October 2026, you must submit your declaration for temporary storage (ATO) via the Single Window for maritime and air transport (SW) using new system specifications.

Confirmation effective date of maritime Declaration for Temporary Storage (ATO)

17 November 2025

By 1 October 2026, you must submit your declaration for temporary storage (ATO) via the Single Window for maritime and air transport (SW) using new system specifications.

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Travelling to or from the Netherlands

International online shopping

Customs Administration for businesses

Customs Administration of the Netherlands

The Customs Administration of the Netherlands works to achieve a financially healthy Netherlands and a safe, secure Europe.

Customs officers stop unsafe and other prohibited goods at our section of the European Union's external border. We also strengthen the economy by combating unfair competition. Our work supports residents and businesses and serves both national and international interests.