Dutch Customs/Duane

FAQs : http://www.douane.nl/veelgesteldevragen/en/

import regulations by Netherlands customs

Import:
Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco (rolling or pipe tobacco) or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars

Alcohol: 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of sparkling wine or fortified wine, such as sherry or port; 2 litres of non-sparkling wine

Perfume: 50 grams of perfume and 0.25 litre of eau de toilette

Coffee: 500 grams of coffee or 200 grams of coffee extracts or coffee essences

Tea: 100 grams of tea or 40 grams of tea extracts or tea essences.

Goods must be purchased in non-EU countries. The listed allowances are only for travellers aged 17 years and above. Enquiries concerning current import regulations should be made to the Royal Netherlands Embassy in the country of departure, or to the national Chamber of Commerce. The import of firearms and ammunition requires a licence.

Importing of some live animals, food, plant materials and vet vaccines requires an import permit.


Products Harmonized by the European Union

Fresh/frozen red meat and poultry, meat and poultry products, game meat, products for pet food manufacture and pharmaceutical processing, ships' stores, and certain other products intended for export to countries which are members of the European Union must follow the "European Union Requirements" found elsewhere in the FSIS Export Library. The following countries are members of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Products Not Harmonized by the European Union

1. The following products are not yet harmonized by the EU and therefore are subject to the requirements of the Netherlands:
1. Concentrated or dried beef and pork stock
2. Processed animal protein (dehydrated pork fatty tissue)

The finished products must originate from processing establishments that comply with facilities-related European Union requirements. Raw materials used in the manufacture of the finished product can originate from any federally inspected establishment. Establishments supplying raw materials are not required to comply with European Union requirements.*


Documentation Requirements

1. Beef and pork stock
1. Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Export Certificate of Wholesomeness and an FSIS Letterhead Certificate, Public Health Certificate for Meat Extracts Intended for Human Consumption and for Shipment to the European Union.
2. Processed Animal Protein (dehydrated pork fatty tissue or greaves)
1. Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Export Certificate of Wholesomeness and an FSIS Letterhead Certificate, Public Health Certificate for Animal Protein Intended for Human Consumption Consigned to the European Union.

Notes:

Establishment address on certificates must show street address, not P.O. box.

All letterhead certificates must be stamped with the FSIS rubber export stamp indicating the certificate number or replacement certificate number if a replacement certificate is issued. The ink color must be in a color other than black.

Plants Eligible to Export

Beef or pork stock or processed animal proteins for export to the Netherlands can originate from any federally inspected establishment.*

source" NL-21 (Jan 31, 2008)

More info available at:

English-language Expat websites in the Netherlands:

www.xpat.nl - offers a variety of publications with essential information for the expatriate on all aspects of living and working in the Netherlands, including addresses of sales points. You can also order online.

www.thehague.nl - See 'Living in The Hague' for extensive general and practical information.

Xpat Desk of The Hague Hospitality Centre - the first point of contact for (new) residents of The Hague with a welcome package created especially for expatriates.

http://www.iamexpat.nl/ addresses the needs of international employers, employees, highly skilled immigrants, entrepreneurs and students and provides information about immigration, remigration, registration process, permits and pensions.

www.expatica.com/nl/main.html - English-language news and information source for expatriates in the Netherlands. News pages updated daily.

www.access-nl.org - English website of ACCESS, a non-profit organisation that assists English-speaking expats and their families to adjust to the Netherlands. Site also provides useful information on getting around in the Netherlands.

TakingUpResidence.com - offers a wide range of concise and practical information guides to guide you through your move to the Netherlands.

Expat information for European Union citizens in all EU languages:

http://citizens.eu.int/originchoice.htm - extensive information on living, working, travelling, studying and doing business in the Netherlands. Some topics also useful for non EU citizens.

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Thank you. I was referring mostly to my furniture, clothes, etc.

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Items for personal use are not restricted (to a certain degree). For detailed info, please contact a relocation agency in NL. They should be able to provide you with up-to-date info on the current legal requirements (if any) on this matter.

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