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NETHERLANDS
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*NOTE: SHIPPING DOCUMENTS MUST
STATE CUSTOMER'S CONTACT ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE
NUMBER (REQUIRED FOR IMPORT LICENSE)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- 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
- For Customer coming from NON-EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
countries:
- Form is provided by Destination Agent
- Original form of registration in Customer's
new hometown
- Statement from employer
- 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
- AUTO (or other motor vehicle) make,
model, etc.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Used household goods and personal effects
are duty-free provided:
- The Customer has lived outside the Netherlands
for at least 12 months (six months if
previous residence was within the European
Community)
- Customer is transferring his principal
residence to the Netherlands
- The goods have been used for at least
12 months (six months if being imported
within the European Community) prior to
import
- The goods are not sold or lent for at
least 12 months (six months if being imported
within the European Community) after importation
- The goods are in accordance with the
social status of the Customer
- Re-importation of used household goods within
one year requires special documents for duty-free
import
- If Customer is not staying in the Netherlands
for a minimum of 12 months, bond will have
to be posted for duties and taxes
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items (letter than six months old)
- Alcohol and tobacco products (provide detailed
description)
- Electrical appliances
- Foodstuff
- Antiques and Works of Art
- All weapons and ammunition are subject to
special license and registration documents
issued by the Police
- If weapons are included with the household
goods shipment, customer must be present for
Customs clearance
- Medicine (doctor prescription required,
otherwise prohibited)
- Precious metal objects (authorization from
the "Kantoor Waarborg")
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Drugs and narcotics
- All species of cactuses and orchids
- Explosives
- CB radios
- Meat products
- Products made from endangered or threatened
exotic animals
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Customer's presence at Customs Office is
required to sign papers of exemption for Customs
clearance
- Duty-free if owned and used by Customer
for six months or more and included in original
request for Import Permit
- Auto is not to be sold for at least one
year after Customs clearance in the Netherlands
- Keys must be available
- Documents required:
- Original Registration Card
- Purchase Invoice
- International Liability Insurance Card
(Green Card)
- Title
- Copy of Customer's Passport (pages 1-10)
- Copy of Lease or deed of residence
- Dutch Registration
- Copy of Work Contract
- Original Form of Registration in Customer's
new hometown
PETS
- Customer's presence at Customs clearance
is required
- Health Certificate and Certificate of Rabies
Vaccination required
- Quarantine may be necessary
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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