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Applying for customs authorisation

Publication date 02-09-2025 | Last update 18-11-2025

There are quite a few different authorisations, registration processes, permits, admissions and agreements. We have classified them per subject.

If you have any questions about the process or conditions? Check one of these pages:

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Application for an EORI number for businesses with their principal place of business in the Netherlands

To request an EORI number if your principal place of business is in the Netherlands. This also includes the 'Statement of Consent for Publication of EORI data' for the publication of your EORI data on europa.eu.

Application for an EORI number for businesses with their principal place of business outside the European Union

To request an EORI number if your principal place of business is outside the EU. This also includes the 'Statement of Consent for Publication of EORI data' for the publication of your EORI data on europa.eu.

Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)

To gain easy access to simplified procedures and various facilities during physical checks.
There are 2 types of AEO statuses:
AEO status for customs simplification (AEOC)
AEO status for security and safety (AEOS)

The AEO statuses are also provided in a combined form.

Entry in the Declarant's Records (EIDR)

To place goods under a particular customs procedure by entering them in your records. The moment you declare the goods by entering them in the declarant's records, you must also present the goods at a customs office. To do so, use the prescribed dataset in DMS.

Customs representative authorisation certificate

To represent persons and enterprises for declarations, notifications and other actions and formalities covered by customs legislation.

Electronic Messaging Registration

For the digital exchange of communication with the Customs authorities and digital declarations for customs procedures.

Simplified declaration

To place certain goods under customs procedures: import and export with a simplified declaration.

No simplified declaration authorisation (SDE) is required, because in the Netherlands either DMS or AGS monitors whether a supplementary declaration is filed for each simplified
declaration.

Centralised clearance

For submitting declarations to the customs office in the country where the economic operator is established for goods presented at a customs office in another Member State.

BTI

To apply for BTI decision.

Only in the following situation: your organisation has its headquarters outside the customs territory of the Union.

Registered Exporter (REX)
  • To draw up declarations of origin for the export of goods qualifying for preferential treatment in the importing country.
  • To replace certificates of origin when reshipping goods
  • To draw up statements of origin in the context of bilateral accumulation
Authorised exporter

To draw up declarations of origin (invoice statements) for the export of goods for which there is a preferential rate process in the country of import.

Authorised exporter ATR with prior endorsement

To supplement certificates already issued for ATR upon the export of goods from free circulation, from the EU to Türkiye.

Authorised exporter self-issue ATR

For the self-issue of certificates for ATR upon the export of goods from free circulation, from the EU to Türkiye.

Authorised exporter ATR with prior endorsement | cross-border

To supplement certificates already issued for ATR upon the export of goods from free circulation, from the EU, from 1 or more member states to Türkiye.

Authorised exporter self-issue ATR | cross-border

For the self-issue of certificates for ATR upon the export of goods from free circulation, from the EU, from 1 or more member states to Türkiye.

Authorised exporter | cross-border

To draw up declarations of origin (invoice statements) for the export of goods for which there is a preferential rate process, from 1 or more EU member states to the partner countries.

Prior endorsement of replacement certificates

To supplement replacement certificates already issued.

Simplified determination of the customs value

To determine the amounts of the customs value of goods, if such amounts are not measurable on the date on which the customs declaration is accepted.

Apply for the Single Permit via EU the Trader Portal. If the authorisation is only valid in the Netherlands, use the application form.

Comprehensive guarantee Customs transit including possible reduction or exemption (CGU)

To establish a reference amount to guarantee customs debts. Such debts may arise when using the customs transit procedure.

Comprehensive guarantee Other schemes at national level including possible reduction or exemption (CGU)

To establish a reference amount to guarantee customs debts nationally. Such debts may arise during the use of customs procedures (excluding transit) and temporary storage.

Only in the following situations:

  • You wish to put up security for the use of an 'Authorisation for the transfer of rights and obligations under the End-use procedure'.
  • You wish to put up security for a short-term and temporary storage at an approved location.
Comprehensive guarantee Other arrangements Cross-border including any reduction or exemption (CGU)

To establish a reference amount to guarantee cross-border customs debts. Such debts may arise during the use of customs procedures (excluding transit) and temporary storage.

Only in the following situation: you wish to put up security for the use of an ‘Authorisation for the transfer of rights and obligations under the End-use procedure’.

    Deferred payment (DPO)

    For periodic payment of import duties and taxes by making use of monthly credit or an authorisation entry in the administrative records (monthly declaration).

    Authorised consignor (ACR)

    To place or consign goods from your business premises or other appointed locations under the Customs transport procedure, without physically presenting the goods or the accessory customs transport declaration at a customs office.

    Authorised consignee (ACE)

    To receive goods, accompanying documents and proofs of declaration under the Customs transport procedure, at an appointed location, without then being physically presented at a customs office.

    Authorised consignee for TIR operation (ACT)

    To receive goods covered by the External customs transport procedure and transported under the TIR procedure with the Carnet TIR proof of declaration, at an appointed location.

    Authorised issuer T2L(F) (ACP)

    To issue proof of customs status of EU goods, without it needing to be signed beforehand by the authorised customs authorities of the exit country.

    Use of the electronic transport document procedure as a customs declaration (ETD)

    To use an electronic transport document as a customs declaration for:

    • air transport, or
    • sea transport
    Use of seals of a special type (SSE)

    To use seals of a special type as an identification measure within the Customs transport procedure.

    Apply for the Single Permit via EU the Trader Portal. If the authorisation is only valid in the Netherlands, use the application form.

    Bunkering in transit

    To supply mineral oils and gases, originating from a non-EU country to ocean-going vessels, drilling platforms and submarines, for example.

    Agreement on transport via a regular transport route

    To be permitted to apply a simplified procedure for the Customs transport procedure.

    Maintaining a regular shipping service (RSS)

    To maintain a shopping service using certain ships, with which you transport goods between ports within the EU customs territory.

    Customs warehousing procedure

    To operate a public customs warehouse type II or a private customs warehouse.

    Apply for the Single Permit via EU the Trader Portal. If the authorisation is only valid in the Netherlands, use the application form.

    Inward processing procedure

    To process, manufacture, destroy or repair non-Union goods in the EU customs territory, without needing to pay import duties.

    Only in the following situation: your organisation has its headquarters outside the customs territory of the Union.

      End-use procedure

      To release non-Union goods into free circulation with a specific End-use, without having to pay the (full) import duties.

      Transfer of rights and obligations for End-use

      To transfer rights and obligations of an 'End-use' authorisation holder (transferor). This allows you to assign an End-use for goods.

      Outward processing procedure

      To temporarily export EU goods from the EU customs territory for their use in 1 or more processing operations. You can then introduce the processed products in free circulation, without having to pay the (full) import duty.

      Temporary admission procedure

      To temporarily import goods with full or partial exemption (suspension) of rights upon import.

      Only in the following situation: your organisation has its headquarters outside the customs territory of the Union.

      Premises for temporary storage

      To operate premises for temporary storage.

      Apply for the Single Permit via the EU Trader Portal. If the authorisation is only valid in the Netherlands, use the application form.

      Short-term temporary storage at an approved location

      For the approval of a location for the short-term storage of goods. You must declare the non-Union goods, for a customs procedure or for re-export, no later than 3 days after they were presented at the approved location. You will have a larger window of 6 days if the location is listed in a ‘Vergunning toegelaten geadresseerde’ (Authorised consignee authorisation).

      Authorised bunker company

      For applying the simplified bunker procedure 2019 as a bunker company when exporting, re-exporting and shipping out mineral oils and lubricants.

      Permission for repair

      To temporarily bring standard equipment, accessories and spare parts on board ocean-going vessels, or to remove such goods from board, for repair purposes.

      Permission for provisioning within territorial waters

      To transfer certain goods outside the coastline and within the 12 mile zone of the Netherlands. For a ship due to exit the EU customs territory.

      The status of authorised weigher of bananas

      To determine the net weight of fresh bananas and register the weight in weighing certificates.

      Tax warehouse for the storage of excise goods

      To hold, receive or dispatch excise goods under a duty suspension arrangement in a tax warehouse.

      Tax warehouse for the production of products containing alcohol

      To produce, process, hold, receive or dispatch alcohol under a duty suspension arrangement in a tax warehouse.

      Tax warehouse for the production of tobacco products

      To produce, process, hold, receive or dispatch tobacco under a duty suspension arrangement in a tax warehouse.

      Tax warehouse for the production of mineral oil

      To produce, process, hold, receive or dispatch mineral oil under a duty suspension arrangement in a tax warehouse.

      Fictitious tax warehouse trader in mineral oils

      To be permitted to receive or transfer mineral oils to and from a tax warehouse or bonded warehouse, under suspension of exercise.

      Fictitious tax warehouse bunker trader in mineral oils

      To be permitted to receive or transfer mineral oils to and from a tax warehouse or bonded warehouse, under suspension of exercise.

      Fictitious tax warehouse agent

      To be permitted to act as an agent for permit holders of a tax warehouse, where mineral oils are produced or stored.

      Facility for production of consumer goods

      To produce, process, hold, receive or dispatch consumer goods under a duty suspension arrangement in a facility for the production of consumer goods.

      Facility for the storage of consumer goods

      To produce, process, hold, receive or dispatch consumer goods under a duty suspension arrangement in a facility for the storage of consumer goods.

      Facility for theme production of consumer goods (self-pressing)

      To be permitted to press fruit and vegetable juices, under suspension of consumer tax.

      Exemption from excise

      To purchase or use excise goods under certain circumstances, with exemption from excise.

      Exemption from consumption tax

      To purchase and use alcohol-free beverages under certain conditions, with exemption from consumer tax.

      Exemption from excise for research, quality control and flavour testing

      To transfer excise goods from your tax warehouse to a specific location for research, quality control or flavour testing, with exemption from excise.

      Exemption from excise on mineral oil for bunkering of own ships

      To purchase and store particular mineral oils with exemption from excise and stock levy. Such mineral oils may only be used to bunker your own ships.

      Registered consignor

      To dispatch excise goods under a duty suspension arrangement upon their release for free circulation within the Union.

      Registered consignee

      To receive excise goods from other EU member states, under suspension of excise.

      Registered consignee (temporary)

      For one-off receipt of a consignment of excise goods from another EU member state, under suspension of excise.

      Certified consignee

      For receipt of excise goods released for consumption in another EU member state, consigned by a certified consignor.

      Certified consignee (temporary)

      For one-off receipt of excise goods released for consumption in another EU member state, consigned by a certified consignor.

      Certified consignor

      For consignment of excise goods released for consumption in the Netherlands, to a certified consignee in another EU member state.

      Certified consignor (temporary)

      For one-off consignment of excise goods released for consumption in the Netherlands, to a certified consignee in another EU member state.

      Tax representative for excise, for distance selling

      To be permitted to file a declaration in the Netherlands on behalf of a distance seller for goods taxed in another Member State intended for a Dutch private person.

      Trader in unmanufactured tobacco

      To trade in unmanufactured tobacco under certain conditions.

      Holding distilling equipment

      To use or hold distilling equipment suitable for the separation of ethanol from substances containing ethanol.

      Production and holding of distilling equipment

      To produce, use or hold distilling equipment suitable for the separation of ethanol from substances containing ethanol.

      Simplified transport of particular mineral oils

      To transfer particular mineral oils to designated member states with a Bill of Lading instead of the electronic administrative document.

      Applying for excise stamps

      To apply for excise stamps in the Netherlands.

      Simplified excise procedures for operators of river cruise ships

      To pay or claim back excise duties on beverages in the Netherlands, in a simplified procedure.

      Excise duty exemption for delivery of mineral oils to a warehouse for delivery to own vessels

      To apply for an exemption from excise duty for the delivery of mineral oils to a warehouse for delivery to own vessels.

      Raw Tobacco Trader Authorisation

      How to apply for a Raw Tobacco Trader Authorisation.

      Drug precursors Cat. 1

      To import and export Cat. 1 substances, hold or trade in these substances within the EU, and conduct intermediary activities involving these substances.

      Consent for weapons and ammunition

      For the entry, exit or transit of category II and III weapons, ammunition and parts thereof, in the Netherlands. These are not intended for public services or the armed forces.

      Export of dual use goods

      To export certain dual use goods to specific destinations.

      Goods covered by (EU) regulation 2019/125 (torture devices)

      To import, export or transit torture devices to and from EU countries. A prohibition applies in some situations.

      Goods covered by (EU) regulation 2019/125 (torture devices) - General

      To export torture devices or medicines for example, suitable for use as capital punishment, to certain destinations.

      Export, transit or transfer of military goods

      To supply goods included in the common EU list of military goods.

      Import of drug precursors

      To import Cat. 1 substances.

      Export of drug precursors

      To export registered substances, with the exception of any exemptions.

      Registration of Cat. 2

      To trade, export or import Cat. 2 substances or conduct intermediary activities with such substances, with exemption. Also when using a Cat. 2A substance and holding more than 100 litres.

      Registration of Cat. 3

      To export Cat. 3 substances from the EU.

      Export and re-export of sanctioned goods to Russia

      To export and re-export sanctioned goods into Russia.

      Export and re-export of sanctioned goods to Belarus

      To export and re-export sanctioned goods into Belarus.

      Import of sanctioned goods from Russia

      To import sanctioned goods from Russia.

      Import of sanctioned goods from Belarus

      To import sanctioned goods from Belarus.

      Goods subject to sanctions

      To export or transit goods which require a permit according to national or international sanction legislation. Also all other operations using these goods.

      Import of textiles

      To import textile products from certain third countries.

      Export of dual use goods

      To export dual use goods.

      Export or transit of military goods

      To export or transit goods included in the common EU list of military goods.

      Export of firearms, parts and essential components for firearms and ammunition

      For the final export of certain firearms and ammunition from the EU.

      International import certificate for military goods

      In case a foreign government body requests this certificate from you – as an importer of military goods in the Netherlands.

      International proof of receipt of military goods

      To prove the receipt of goods for which an international import certificate has been issued.

      Purchase, import or transport of sanctioned goods from Iran

      To purchase, import or transport certain goods from Iran.

      Notification of Distributive trade of goods for dual use

      To provide distributive trade services for certain goods for dual use.

      Distributive trade

      To provide distributive trade services for military goods. Or if you have received written communication that you must request a permit for distributive trade services for dual use goods.

      Classification request

      In case you have doubts regarding the permit obligation, the exemption obligation, the possible embargo on goods to be exported, or the final use of non-permit goods.

      Procedures for dual use goods

      To export certain goods for dual use – not included in Annex I of directive 428/2009 – to certain destinations.

      Export of cultural property

      To export cultural property from the EU.

      Temporary export of specific cultural property

      For multiple, temporary export of 1 or more cultural property goods from the EU. This concerns cultural property temporarily used or exhibited in another country.

      Supply to NATO headquarters, units and foreign armed forces

      For Dutch companies supplying goods tax-free to NATO headquarters, NATO units and foreign armed forces stationed in the Netherlands.

      Exemption for capital goods and other equipment

      For goods to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation after having ceased your business activities outside the EU.

      Exemption for goods intended for research, analysis or testing

      For goods to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation for the purpose of research, analysis or testing.

      Exemption for goods intended for disaster victims

      For goods to be released into free circulation with tax exemption. You are releasing them into free circulation to make them available to disaster victims.

      Exemption for goods intended for charitable or philanthropic institutions

      For goods to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation to be used for charitable or philanthropic institutions.

      Exemption for ground support equipment for airline companies outside of the Benelux

      For ground support equipment to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation to be used for the establishment or operation of an international air travel service.

      Exemption for capital goods and other equipment intended for natural persons with a liberal job or a legal entity engaged in non-profit activities

      For capital goods and other equipment to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation because you ended your business activities in a country outside of the EU, and are resuming these in the Netherlands.

      Exemption for samples of reference substances which are needed for quality control of raw materials used in the manufacturing of medicinal products

      For samples of reference substances to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation to be used in quality control of raw materials used in the manufacturing of medicinal products.

      Exemption for laboratory test animals and biological or chemical substances for scientific research for non-commercial purposes

      For laboratory test animals and biological or chemical substances to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation to be used in scientific research for non-commercial purposes.

      Exemption for items that are specifically designed for the educational, scientific or cultural development of people with low vision

      For items to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation to be used for the educational, scientific or cultural development of people with low vision.

      Exemption for items of an educational, scientific or cultural nature

      For items to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation to be used for education or information on a topic, or to be exhibited in a display accessible to the public.

      Exemption for items intended for the education, employment or social advancement of people with other physical or mental impairments than low vision

      For items to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation to be utilized for education of, employment of, and the improvement of social standing of people with other physical or mental impairments than low vision.

      Exemption for spare parts, components, accessories or tools for scientific instruments and appliances that are not covered by article 43 of Regulation (EG) nr. 1186/2009 and that are exclusively imported for non-commercial goals

      For goods to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation for the maintenance, checking, calibration or repair of scientific instruments and appliances.

      Exemption for instruments and appliances for medical examination, establishing medical diagnoses or carrying out of medical treatment

      For instruments and appliances to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation to be used for medical examination, establishing medical diagnoses or carrying out of medical treatment.

      Exemption for scientific instruments and appliances which are not included in Article 43 of Regulation (EG) nr. 1186/2009 and are imported exclusively for non-commercial purposes

      For instruments and apparatus to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation for non-commercial scientific research or education.

      Exemption for scientific equipment imported for non-commercial purposes by or on behalf of a scientific research establishment or organisation based outside the EU.

      For scientific equipment to be released into free circulation with an exemption from import duties and tax. You are releasing them into free circulation for a scientific research establishment or organisation based outside the EU to use for non-commercial, scientific research.