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The blue flow of goods for unknown businesses: in principle, Dutch Customs performs checks at the border, based on risk selection and risk analysis. The green flow of goods for proven reliable market participants: Dutch...

The Customs National Tactical Centre (DLTC) plays an important role in the collection and processing of data. The objective is correct risk selection. The risk selection is also used by other enforcement agencies. The Netherlands...

In the event of a dispute, there are a number of options: a complaint, an objection (first degree of appeal) or an appeal. If you are not satisfied about action taken by Dutch Customs, you...

Coordinated Border Management means:

Our core values are: trust, service provision, risk-oriented and collaboration. For example, we are in cyclical contact with representatives of all links in the logistics chain through the Customs Business Consultation (ODB) forum. Together with...

Speed and predictability are very important in facilitating international trade. We are very much aware of the task we have as Dutch Customs in promoting the competitive position of the Netherlands and the EU. Recent...

Balance between supervision and trade facilitation Speed and predictability are very important in facilitating international trade. Interactive governance With a view to impeding the logistic process as little as possible, the Netherlands follows a 'Coordinated...

Mission and responsibilities The primary task of the Customs Administration of the Netherlands is to supervise the cross-border movement of goods. For who do we work Our duties are laid down in European and national...

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From 1 December 2025, you will no longer be able to submit Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) via ICS1 (DMF). This will only be possible via ICS2.

This information is for companies that have a 'Vergunning overdracht rechten en plichten bijzondere bestemming' (Authorisation for Transfer of rights and obligations under the End-use Procedure). The English text is intended as a support. The...

In the Emergency procedure ICS2 (Entry) by sea, you can read what the emergency procedure is and when you can use the emergency procedure. Download Use Adobe Reader to view the PDF. The program can...

This Annual Report gives an overview of the major topics that were discussed during the consultation meetings of the National Committee on Trade Facilitation (Overleg Douane Bedrijfsleven, ODB) in 2023. The report also focuses on...

This Annual Report gives an overview of the major topics that were discussed during the consultation meetings of the National Committee on Trade Facilitation (Overleg Douane Bedrijfsleven, ODB) in 2021. The report also focuses on the progress...

This document sets out how you as authorisation holders SPA (Written Periodic Declaration) or GPA (Automated Periodic Declaration) make declarations in the DMS (Customs Declarations Management System). There are three ways of doing this. Download...

The Customs Administration of the Netherlands and the business sector regularly consult on the flow of goods entering and exiting the EU. These meetings take the shape of the National Committee on Trade Facilitation (NCTF)....

In accordance with the customs authorisation of the container terminal, containers being unloaded in Dutch ports are to be placed in a Temporary Storage Facility (TSF). This manual is to help the relevant party in...

Do you suspect an infringement of intellectual rights? Here you find the explanatory notes about the subject. These explanatory notes address the following topics: Also see our page about Counterfeit goods (for business customers). Download Use Adobe...

This document provides an overview of the volumes and deployment of people and resources. Download Use Adobe Reader to view the PDF. The program can be downloaded from the Adobe website. We are not responsible...

This brochure tells you how you can file electronically to Customs data in the context of the customs procedures private customs warehouse and the related (simplified) procedures for entry under and discharge of these customs...

This information is intended for companies that have a 'Vergunning bijzondere bestemming' (End-use procedure authorisation). The English text is intended as a support. The Dutch version of the Information and general conditions is leading. Download Use Adobe...

Information for companies with a 'Vergunning tijdelijke invoer' (Authorisation for temporary admission). This English text is intended as a support. The Dutch text of the Information and general conditions is leading. Download Use Adobe Reader to view...

Information for companies with a 'Vergunning passieve veredeling' (Authorisation for outward processing). This English text is intended as a support. The Dutch text of the Information and general conditions is leading. Download Use Adobe Reader...

This information is intended for companies that have a 'Vergunning actieve veredeling' (Authorisation for inward processing). The English text is intended to support. The Dutch text of the Information and general conditions is leading. Download...

This information is for companies with a 'Vergunning doorlopende zekerheid inclusief eventuele verlaging of ontheffing' (Authorisation for a 'Comprehensive guarantee, including a possible reduction or waiver'). The English text is intended as a support. The...