Customs checks

Publication date 09-09-2025 | Last update 04-11-2025 | Webpage

Here you find more information about the checks Dutch Customs carries out.

X-ray scan

Customs does not charge any costs for scanning and physically inspecting a container. However, you as declarant must make the scan or inspection possible by Customs. The actions that are required for this will be charged.

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OLAF collects information from DVA and AES

OLAF, the European Anti-Fraud Office, collects information on goods movements for customs control purposes through its Import, Export, and Transit Directory (IET). This information is gathered from the declaration systems DVA (Customs Transport Application) and AES (Automated Export System).

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