🇳🇱 Netherlands
EUROPE
Douane (Netherlands Customs — under Tax and Customs Administration)
21%
1 L
1 L spirits over 22%, or 2 L of drinks under 22%; plus 4 L still wine and 16 L beer
200
200 cigarettes
€430
≈ US$470
Checked against Douane (Netherlands Customs — under Tax and Customs Administration) on 2026-09-06 View source →
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 1 L1 L spirits over 22%, or 2 L of drinks under 22%; plus 4 L still wine and 16 L beer |
| Cigarettes | 200200 cigarettes |
| Personal goods value | €430≈ US$470 |
EU standard allowances. For arrivals from outside EU: 4L still wine + 16L beer + 1L spirits or 2L fortified wine (17+); 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco (17+). Goods: €430 for air/sea travelers, €300 for land travelers. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is a major EU entry point — customs processes significant volumes.
What the official page says
“U mag voor maximaal € 430 belastingvrij, per persoon, aan artikelen meenemen.”
“Aankopen in een buitenlandse taxfree winkel worden wel meegeteld voor het belastingvrije bedrag van € 430.”
“Er zijn aparte regels voor het meenemen van drank en sigaretten. Er is een maximale hoeveelheid die u belastingvrij mag meenemen.”
“16 liter bier (from the linked page /aankopen-uit-het-buitenland/drank-meenemen/)”
“en 4 liter stille wijn, zoals rode wijn, witte wijn of rosé. Dus geen mousserende wijn, zoals champagne of cava. (from the linked page /aankopen-uit-het-buitenland/drank-meenemen/)”
“maximaal 1 liter sterke drank (boven 22% alcohol, zoals rum of whisky) (from the linked page /aankopen-uit-het-buitenland/drank-meenemen/)”
“of maximaal 2 liter lichte drank (onder 22% alcohol, zoals likeur of mousserende wijn) (from the linked page /aankopen-uit-het-buitenland/drank-meenemen/)”
“U mag maximaal 200 sigaretten belastingvrij meenemen. (from the linked page /aankopen-uit-het-buitenland/sigaretten-of-tabak/)”Douane (Netherlands Customs — under Tax and Customs Administration) →
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$11,000
Local currency equivalent: EUR
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01The Netherlands has a drug tolerance policy for small amounts of cannabis for personal use in licensed coffeeshops, but importing cannabis from abroad is a criminal offence.
- 02BTW (Belasting Toegevoegde Waarde) VAT is 21% standard, 9% reduced (food, medicines, books).
- 03The Netherlands is a major EU import hub — Port of Rotterdam is Europe's largest port.
- 04Netherlands Customs uses the AGS (Automated Goods System) for customs declarations.
- 05The Netherlands has strong IP enforcement — counterfeit goods are regularly seized.
- 06EU's Import Control System (ICS2) for safety and security declarations applies.
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