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Netherlands — Customs Guide

European Union — EU Customs Territory

Dutch Customs (Douane) operates Europe’s largest seaport, Rotterdam, and the Schiphol air hub. A primary EU entry point — and a frequent location for seizures and inspections.

Customs unionEuropean Union (UCC)
Tariff systemTARIC / Common Customs Tariff
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Official languageDutch

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Transit, NCTS, demurrage, re-routing

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Bonded storage, antrepo & free zones

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Customs Authority

Douane Nederland (Customs Administration of the Netherlands)Official national customs administration
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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

Douane Rotterdam HavenDouane Schiphol CargoDouane AmsterdamDouane EindhovenFIOD (fiscal crime service)

Customs Legislation & Tariff

Union Customs Code — Reg. (EU) 952/2013EU-wide customs code
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Algemene douanewet (General Customs Act)National implementation act
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TARIC — EU tariff databaseDuties, measures and codes
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Major Ports & Border Gates

RotterdamAmsterdamVlissingen / TerneuzenSchiphol Airport

Common Problems Handled in Netherlands

Container seizures at RotterdamDemurrage & storage disputesFood / product compliance holdsTransit (NCTS) discharges

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