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You are only allowed to bring in medicines for your own use. Sometimes we ask for proof that the medication is for yourself (or for your children). You can demonstrate this with a medication passport for...

Do you take so-called phytosanitary products with you, such as plants, cut flowers, flower bulbs and root tubers? Or fruit and vegetables? Or do you order phytosanitary products outside the European Union (EU), for example...

You are not allowed to freely carry, import, export, or ship cultural goods (such as art and antiques) across EU borders without a valid import or export permit. Examples of art objects and antiques: If...

If you are travelling with a pet or having a pet sent to the Netherlands, be aware of the rules and conditions. On the website of The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)...

Do not import any animal products into the Netherlands from outside the EU. And also do not order them, for example, through the internet. In the EU strict requirements apply to the import of animal...

Do not bring in any protected animal and plant species to the Netherlands and the EU. And do not order these abroad. Protected animal and plant species are protected because these are threatened with extinction....

If, as an EU resident, you travel into another EU Member State with a pleasure craft (boat), you must demonstrate that import duties and VAT have been paid for the pleasure boat in 1 of...

Do you not live in the Netherlands? And are you entering the Netherlands by car or motorcycle, trailer/caravan with a valid vehicle registration number of your country of residence? In that case you do not need to report to...

Millions of tons of commercial goods and travellers’ luggage leave and enter our country, which is the gate of Europe, every day: by land, sea and air. It is obvious that these goods are supervised...

In connection with the implementation of the drugs policy, the Dutch government carries out Customs-intensive checks on so-called risk flights: the 100% checks. How do we do a 100% check? When you arrive at Schiphol...

Are you bringing in more than allowed? Choose the 'Goods to declare' exit at Customs. There, we calculate the amount of import duties, VAT or excise duty that you need to pay. You have to...

Are you a crew member working in international traffic including non-EU countries (sea and air)? In that case you are permitted to take a smaller quantity of alcoholic products and tobacco products with you than...

If you are travelling from a country outside the EU, you might need to declare goods that you are bringing with you. For some situations you will need to contact a Customs office. Are you...

In the text below you can read what items you can bring in duty free when travelling from outside the EU. Are you travelling by private ship or private airplane or are you a crew...

When you are moving from another country to the Netherlands, certain goods are subject to special rules. Examples are: Ban on imports of goods from Russia Due to the sanctions against Russia, it is prohibited...

Have you inherited goods in another country? And do you want to import those goods to the Netherlands with an exemption for import duties? If so you must make a Customs declaration. You should also...

Are you moving to the Netherlands because you recently married or are due to get married? And do you want to import your wedding trousseau, wedding gifts and household effects to the Netherlands without paying...

Are you moving to the Netherlands to study? And will you become a pupil or student in the Netherlands? And do you want to bring used goods for the normal equipping/furnishing of a student room,...

Are you moving to the Netherlands from a non-EU country? And do you want to import your household effects to the Netherlands without paying import duties? In that case you will need to declare the...

You may manufacture fruit and vegetable juices and soft drinks (goods liable to consumer tax) for your own consumption. However, you are not permitted to sell these products. If you wish to sell goods liable...

You may manufacture beer and wine for your own consumption. However, you are not permitted to sell beer and wine. If you wish to manufacture other excise goods besides beer and wine or if you...

Transporting excise goods within the European Union is subject to a number of rules. Different rules apply to the transport of excise goods. Which rule applies depends on: Transport of excise goods on which excise...

If you import excise goods or goods liable to consumer tax into the Netherlands from a non-EU country, you must pay excise duty or consumer tax. Excise goods exceptions As a registered consignor you will...

Do you receive goods liable to consumer tax from another EU country? You do not require a Customs Authorisation. You should still file a daily return for the goods liable to consumer tax that you...

Do you receive excise goods under suspension arrangements from other EU countries? Check whether you need an authorisation. Regular receipt of excise goods under suspension arrangements from other EU countries Do you expect to regularly...