Netherlands customs info

Owner is transferring his principal residence to the Netherlands. The goods have been used for at least one year (six months if being imported within the European Community) prior to import. Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free provided. The owner has lived outside the Netherlands for at least one year (six months if previous residence was within the European Community) The goods are not sold or lent for at least one year (six months if being imported within the European Community) after importation. The goods are in accordance with the social status of the owner. Re-importation of used household goods within one year requires special documents for duty-free import.

If owner is not staying in the Netherlands for a minimum of one year, bond will have to be posted for duties and taxes

Documents Required

1.Copy of Passport (pages 1-10) Copy of Work Permit Certificate of Residence Agreement (Rental or Purchase Contract)
2. Request for Import Permit – all anticipated shipments (including auto) must be included in the original petition. Import permit is granted only once.
Application for Exemption from import duties For Owner coming from non-European community countries: Form is provided by Destination Agent Original form of registration in Owner's new hometown Statement from employer
3. Inventory (five copies) detailed and signed by the Owner must be legible and show: Contents of all cartons (PBO "packed by owner" and MISC. "miscellaneous", not acceptable) Appliance make, model and serial number Auto (or other motor vehicle) make, model, etc.

Diplomatic Shipment

Duty-free importation allowed upon presentation of a D39 form issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or relevant

Embassy / Consulate.

Vehicle/Car
Owner's presence at Customs Office is required to sign papers of exemption for Customs clearance. Duty-free if owned and used by Customer for six months or more and included in original request for Import Permit. Auto is not to be sold for at least one year after Customs clearance in the Netherlands. Keys must be available.

Documents required:
Original Registration Card
International Liability Insurance Card (Green Card)
Copy of Owner's Passport (pages 1-10)
Copy of Work Contract
Title
Copy of Lease or deed of residence
Purchase Invoice
Dutch Registration
Original Form of Registration in owner's new hometown

Restricted Items
New items (letter than six months old), Alcohol and tobacco products (provide detailed description), Electrical appliances, Foodstuff, Antiques and Works of Art, All weapons and ammunition are subject to special license and registration documents issued by the Police, If weapons are included with the household goods shipment, customer must be present for Customs clearance, Medicine (doctor prescription required, otherwise prohibited) , Precious metal objects.

Prohibited Items
Drugs and narcotics, All species of cactuses and orchids, Explosives, CB radios, Meat products, Products made from endangered or threatened exotic animals.

Live Animals and Plants
Owner's presence at Customs clearance is required. Health Certificate and Certificate of Rabies Vaccination required.

Quarantine may be necessary.

Note: Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, mymovingguide.com can only offer guidance but cannot be responsible for miss-advice. Please contact the consulate or embassy representing the country to which you are moving to determine the applicable rules, regulations and laws to which your shipment will be subject.