Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Goods that enter the customs territory of the EU from a non-EU country are referred to as “non-Community goods.” These goods are imported using a so-called “customs-approved treatment or use” procedure. The following forms of customs-approved treatment or use are available: placement of goods under one of eight customs procedures entry of the goods into a duty-free zone or warehouse re-exportation of goods from the customs territory of the Community destruction of goods their abandonment to the Exchequer The basis on which VAT is charged on imports is the C.I.F. value at the port of entry, plus any duty, excise taxes, levies, or other charges (excluding the VAT) collected by Dutch Customs at the time of importation. Operators are required to pass an Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) to the customs of the country of entry, prior to the introduction of goods into the customs territory of the European Union. Prohibited • Meat and milk and any items thereof from non-EU countries with the exception of limited amounts from Andorra, Croatia, the Faeroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and small amounts of specific products from other countries • Protected species and products thereof as listed by the CITES (Washington Convention) for example ivory, tortoise shell, coral, reptile skin, wood from Amazonian forests. Restricted • pets need to be identifiable (tattoo or an electronic identification system), vaccinated against rabies and have a health certificate. For more information please refer to the nearest embassy. • maximum of 10 kg of meat, milk and dairy products coming from Croatia, Færøer Islands, Greenland and Iceland • powdered milk for babies, food for children and special medical food (including pets food) may be allowed if they need not to be refrigerated prior opening and that it is brand packaged food and the packaging has original seal (unless in use at the time) and its quantity must not exceed the weight of 10 kg originating from Croatia, Færøer Islands, Greenland and Iceland, and of 2 kg if originating in other countries. • fish only if it is disembowelled and does not exceed the weight of 20 kg, • currency - no restrictions if coming from EU country. Declarable for all travelling outside EU when the amount exceeds 10.000 euro or equivalent in another currency. • coats, fur and leather shoes made of protected animals will need special authorization