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Why you have to choose Relocation services to Netherlands

  • We have made it our business to make it easy for you to move internationally or Domestically in Netherlands.
  • We provide The best professionals to make your moving to Netherlands hassle-free and easy
  • We measure and manage our service partners on their service quality to make sure our service is great, especially we have sophisticated Moving services to Netherlands.

Netherlands is one of the  most stunning destination of the world with beautiful land, diverse place with stunning scenery and wide variety of plants and animals . Anyone will want to visit at least once in their lifetime to this gifted landscape. If you are planning to relocate to Netherlands, then Across International Relocation takes all effort to provide you a perfect, packing and moving solution.

There are many regulations to be followed while moving the goods to Netherlands from a foreign country. We as a knowledgeable and skilled team makes it possible for you in an effortless way, whilst meeting all the legal documentations and terms and conditions levied by the customs.

Information that you may need to know about Netherlands Import Customs Regulations:

Moving to Netherlands / Relocation to Netherlands

  • You may wind up with a wide range of inquiries what is the best moving services to Netherlands, for example, “Do I need a visa to live and work in the nation? How might I move my things and my pets? How would I approach leasing a house?” This movement guide will assist you with each progression of the migration procedure to Netherlands, from the Netherlands visa types and prerequisites for leasing a house, moving your family unit things, and managing utilities.
  • Need to move to another country? Sorting out a global migration isn’t something you ought to do individually. As expats ourselves, we comprehend what you need and offer the basic administrations to assist you with moving and live abroad effectively. Get in touch with us to kick off your move to Netherlands.
  • On the off chance that you are considering how to move family things and possessions to Netherlands, have confidence, you won’t have a lot of trouble. Netherlands is probably the best transporter on the planet, because of its advantageous topographical area. Regardless of whether you intend to dispatch your assets via airship cargo, train, ocean, or by street, you ought to be all around secured with numerous choices of administrations to look over.

Documents Required For Used Household Goods / Personal Effects

  • Passport Copy
  • Copy of bill of lading (OBL) / CMR (Road) / Air waybill (AWB)
  • Proof of Registration
  • Declaration – Customs 39 form (diplomats)
  • Copy of the registration at town/city hall where the shipper will live.
  • (document must mention the country the shipper is moving from).
  • Supplemental declaration for alcoholic products
  • Detailed inventory list
  • Copy of residence permit
  • Copy of the work contract / letter of employment from Netherlands employer
  • Registration at local Netherlands town hall
  • Coy of lease agreement / purchase contract – property title
  • Detailed packing list in English / German / French / Italian
  • Proof of stay more than 6 months outside of Netherlands
  • Residence rental contract/agreement in Netherlands, not older than 6 months.
  • Original Customs form 14.60 provided by employer (duly signed and stamped)
  • Copy of  “Legitimation Card”
  • Import of used household goods and personal effects into Netherlands is duty and tax free
  • All documents must be provided during Customs formalities
    • If case of missing documents Customs formalities can a temporary clearance
    •  At this circumstance, Netherlands Customs will levy an appropriate fee or ask for a deposit according to the volume of the removal
  • The “Carte de Légitimation” may take 2 months to obtain
  • Import of used household goods can be done if it is in the owner of the goods’
    possession and has been used abroad for at least 6 months and are for the continued use of the owner of the goods, and correspond to the normal requirements after importation.
  •  Personal office goods and papers are considered household goods
  •  On the employment abroad duration exceeding 12 months the returning Swiss citizens will qualify duty-free entry
  •  All goods can be imported in one consignment.
  •  If one or more documents are missing, residence permit / import clearance can be arranged on temporarily
  • Diplomats must have Carte de Legitimation, that may take 2 months to obtain.
  •  Duties and taxes are levied to clients who are not officially changing residence from abroad
  •  Those who are officially changing residence from abroad to Switzerland can import duty free, all their effects.
  •  Later consignments should be listed on the inventory of the first shipment.
    • If later shipment is to follow, it should be noted on the goods’ declaration of
      personal household goods
    •  If the owner of the goods can prove that he is unable to proceed with the
      clearance of a second shipment, Customs can delay the clearance up to 24
      months from the date of first clearance.
  •  Unaccompanied hand baggage of used personal effects and/or books may be
    imported duty free, provided it consists only
  •  Shipment should be accompanied by an inventory and Customs inspection.
  • On renting or owning a secondary home import of removal goods is tax and duty free;
    • However, importation must occur close to the time of issue of purchase or lease contract.
    •  Cars do not fall under this rule and are levied duty and tax, even if use

Documents Required For Motor Vehicles

  • Official foreign driver’s license
  • Original certificate title
  • Original bill of sale / purchase invoice
Owners of the goods cannot bring / import any type of vehicle into Vietnam unless they are working for UN organization / Embassy / Consulate that are under diplomatic status

Documents Required For Pets

  • Vaccination record
  • Rabies required
  • Veterinarian health certificate in English / German / French / Italian
  • Blood analysis may be requested based on the country of origin
  • Blood analysis may be required for countries with urban rabies
  •  Import of the pet can be done only 4 months after vaccination
  •  Veterinary health certificate may include information:
    • Name / address of owner of the goods
    • Description of animal – breed, sex, age, color
    • Attestation that the animal was clinically examined by a certified veterinarian prior to vaccination and found to be healthy
    • Date of preventive vaccination against rabies / type of vaccine / name of vaccine  producer / serial number of vaccine
    •  Stamp and signature of veterinarian
    • Import of pets is allowed only with some restrictions
  • Potential owners of the goods should contact Swiss Customs authorities or local agent in Switzerland 6 months prior to import
  •  Vaccination must be administered no less than 30 days prior, but no more than 12 months after entering Switzerland.

Documents Required For Antiques, Artefacts, Carpets, Paintings

  • Written confirmation letter
  • List of paintings with artist names and values
  • The owner must submit letter to customs for all pictures and paintings attesting that none of the imported items are original artwork

Restricted/Dutiable Items

  • Hunting and shooting firearms require a permit issued by the Dutch authorities.
  • Food products
  • Tobacco
  • New articles / consumer goods
  • Furnishings
  • Weapons / firearms – permit is required

  •  The following items are admitted duty and tax free:
    •  Used motor cars / used motor boats -at least 6 months
    •  Maximum 12 litres of hard liquor over 25% volume
    •  Maximum 200 litres of red / white wine, champagne
    • Hunting and shooting firearms require a permit issued by the Dutch authorities.

    • To import medicines, a manufacturing license issued by the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport is required.
    • Medications must be for personal use.
    • Owners of the goods should request a medical passport from a general practitioner to verify the personal
    • use of the medication.

  •  The following conditions apply to alcohol import
    •  Customs authorities will assess whether the quantity of alcoholic beverages imported corresponds with the
    • size of shipment

  •  Maximum duty-free allowance for:
    • Spirits / liquors exceeding 25% alcohol by volume is 12 litres
    • Red or white wine is 200 litres
    • Champagne / other alcohol less than 25% alcohol by volume

    • Plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables require a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin.
    • The certificate declares that the items are healthy and free from diseases. 
    • If a phytosanitary certificate is unavailable, Customs will confiscate the items.
    • A health certificate is required for the import of animal products and food items such as cheese, milk, eggs,
    • meat, meat products, animal skins, and hunting trophies.
    • The health certificate must be issued by the authorities of the origin country at the time the goods are
    • imported.
    • All animal products and food items are subject to veterinary examination upon arrival.
    • Goods of animal origin, including food items, are subject to special requirements.

Prohibited Items

  • Drugs and narcotics
  • Weapons (Toy and Imitation)
  • Ammunition (Strike, Thrust, or Stabbing Weapons)
  • Gas Pistols, Alarm Pistols, Pepper Sprays, etc
  • Anti-radar equipment
  • Animal products – ivory, skins
  • Alcohol / Cigarettes / Tobacco
  • Fake items – watches, faked brand name, model items