🇳🇱 Netherlands
EUROPE
Douane (Netherlands Customs — under Tax and Customs Administration)
21%
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 4L |
| Cigarettes | 200 |
| Personal goods value | US$540 |
| 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. | |
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.
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.