Items Prohibited by Post to 🇳🇱 Netherlands
PostNL and customs handle international parcels. BTW (VAT) applies to all goods. Items above €150 require full customs clearance. Netherlands is a frequent re-export hub — goods destined for other EU countries transit through NL regularly.
Prohibited Items
The following items cannot be sent by post to Netherlands.
Vape E Cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette is generally prohibited from postal import into Netherlands.
Alcohol Spirits
Alcohol / Spirits is generally prohibited from postal import into Netherlands.
Tobacco Cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes is generally prohibited from postal import into Netherlands.
Coins Collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into Netherlands.
Firearms
Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into Netherlands.
Pepper Spray
Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into Netherlands.
Pocket Knife
Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into Netherlands.
Ammunition Sporting
Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into Netherlands.
Counterfeit Goods Warning
Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into Netherlands.
Ivory Cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into Netherlands.
Antiquities
Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into Netherlands.
Restricted Items
Cbd Oil
CBD Oil requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
Cannabis Seeds
Cannabis Seeds requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
Hemp Seeds Sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
Codeine Medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
Adderall Medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
Tramadol Medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
Gold Jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
Meat Products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
Dairy Products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
Carrier-Level Restrictions
These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to Netherlands.
DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
GLS (General Logistics Systems)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
La Poste / Colissimo
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Deutsche Post / DHL Paket
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
China Post (EMS)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Japan Post (Yu-Pack)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Korea Post (EMS Korea)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
India Post (Speed Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Australia Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Canada Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Asendia
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Evri (formerly Hermes UK)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
SingPost (Singapore Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)