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

My Douane and EORI numbers

News

Customs seized more cocaine and less cannabis in the first half of 2026 as criminals use increasingly diverse smuggling methods

16 July 2026

Customs' half-year figures for 2026 show higher cocaine seizures, lower cannabis interceptions, and efforts to combat tobacco smuggling.

DECO users will need eHerkenning, starting 5 August

01 July 2026

Companies that use the DECO declaration system for e-commerce goods will receive a monthly invoice for customs duties starting August 5th. You can view this invoice by logging in to Mijn Douane with eHerkenning.

Temporary Storage Declaration (ATO) for Union goods ends for Regular Shipping Services (RSS)

01 June 2026

The requirement to lodge a Temporary Storage Declaration (ATO) for Union goods ends for those who hold an authorisation to maintain a Regular Shipping Service (RSS).

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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.