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Do you want to check an exchange rate or look up rates and commodity codes in Tariff Manual? See below.

The Customs Manual (Douane Handboek) lists the laws with which you can be confronted. And our procedures. The Union Customs Code (UCC) took effect on 1 May 2016. The Customs Manual has been adapted to...

EFTA countries are part of the European Free Trade Association (in Dutch EVA). EFTA countries Signatories to the Convention on a community regulation for Customs transport There are also a number of third countries that...

Countries which are member states of the European Union are called EU countries or EU member states. Non-EU countries are all countries that are not a member state of the European Union. EU countries All...

Check which countries are members of the European Union (EU) and which of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). EU countries EFTA countries

Malfunction in the computer link with Customs? Or malfunction of the computer systems at Customs or in your company? The emergency procedure describes what you can do to your logistics process account. Entry Import These emergency...

Looking for an overview? For example an overview of EU-countries or emergency procedures? See below for the available information. EU-countries Emergency procedures

EU countries or EU member states are the countries that are members of the European Union. EU countries All other countries are considered by Customs to be a non-EU country. The areas listed below are...

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Do you live in the Netherlands and do you buy tobacco from an online store? This is only allowed if the tobacco has a Dutch excise stamp. However, this is hardly ever the case when...

Do not order fake items from an online store. Because importing counterfeits into Europe is prohibited. If you spot a cheap ‘Rolex’ or cheap Ray-Ban sunglasses in an online shop, they are more than likely...

If you receive a package from a country outside the EU, there will be costs involved. This includes VAT, import duties, and handling fees from the postal or courier service. If you receive a package...

If you are entering or leaving the European Union (EU) with cash or gold worth €10,000 or more, you must always declare it at the point where you enter or leave the EU. How you travel matters:...

You want to know more about AEO? Check the links on this page. Information from the European Union More information about the AEO can be found on the the website 'Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)' of...

Are you in possession of an AEO authorisation? In this case you must establish whether you still meet the AEO requirements on a regular basis. To do this you will need to set up a...

Customs will assess whether your organisation meets the AEO criteria. We will also assess whether your potential risks are sufficiently covered. If you do not meet our criteria we may refuse your application. You can...

In international trade the AEO authorisation is increasingly necessary. There are 2 AEO authorisations. The AEO-C authorisation is somewhat less extensive than the AEO-S authorisation. When applying for other customs certificates you often have to comply...

In international trade the AEO authorisation is increasingly necessary. There are 2 AEO authorisations. AEO-S is the most extensive authorisation. This authorisation contributes towards the security and safety of the entire logistics chain. When issuing...

To apply for an AEO authorisation you must carry out an AEO self-assessment. This will allow you to assess the quality of the organisation's internal control system yourself. Based on this assessment you will establish: ...

Customs cooperates with other organisations in connection with an application for an AEO-S authorisation. We also cooperate with these organisations for monitoring purposes. Cooperation with the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (Koninklijke Marechaussee) Are you applying for...

Is your organisation involved in international trade? Read here how to apply for the AEO status from Customs. An application for an AEO authorisation consists of: Use the 'AEO Toelichting op de vragenlijst voor de...

If your organisation participates in international trade, you can apply for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status at Customs. The AEO concept is based on the 'Customs-to-Business partnership' developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO). The...

Proof of Union Status is the new European information system with which Customs issues and checks T2L(F) union status certificates. This page sets out the frequently asked questions about this system. Authorisation Make a choice...

This page contains our timeframe for the transition to DMS 4.0 and DMS 4.1. The planning is based on current insights and capacity. Unforeseen circumstances may affect this. Timeframe DMS 4.0 From 1 July 2024 the only way to...

The use of EORI numbers is a statutory requirement in various customs processes. Read what to do, when, and how. Entry Statutory obligations List of persons involved with ENS/SAL – mandatory EORI number or name,...