Netherlands

*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