Box Shipping - Import Regulations in Netherlands

Import Regulations in Netherlands

The following documents are required for customs clearance: passport (copy of pages 1-10); Work Contract (copy); Certificate of Residence; Residence Agreement (Rental or Purchase Contract); 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.

The documents required for Customer coming from NON-EUROPEAN COMMUNITY countries are form (provided by Destination Agent); original form of registration in Customer's new hometown; statement from employer.

The inventory (five copies) detailed and signed by the Customer must be legible and show contents of all cartons (PBO "packed by owner" and MISC. "miscellaneous", not acceptable); appliance make, model and serial number.

Personal effects and used household goods are duty-free if the Customer has lived outside the Netherlands for at least 12 months (six months if previous residence was within the European Community); if the customer is transferring his principal residence to the Netherlands; if the goods have been used for at least 12 months (six months if being imported within the European Community) prior to import; if the goods are not sold or lent for at least 12 months (six months if being imported within the European Community) after importation; if the goods are in accordance with the social status of the Customer.

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