The Netherlands is the EU's primary sea gateway — Rotterdam is Europe's largest port. Netherlands Customs uses the EU Customs framework with Douane online AGS (Aangiftesysteem Zeehavens) system. The Netherlands is a key transhipment point and free zone hub for Europe.
Dutch Customs
- AGS (Aangiftesysteem Zeehavens) — Dutch customs declaration system
- Rotterdam handles 40% of EU seaborne container traffic
- Schiphol is a major European air cargo hub
- EU Customs Union; EU SAD document
Netherlands Import Duty and VAT
EU Common Customs Tariff. Dutch VAT (BTW) at import: 21% standard, 9% food and some goods. Netherlands operates major bonded warehouses (Douane Entrepot) for deferred duty payment.
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Rotterdam is Europe's largest container port, handling approximately 40% of EU seaborne container traffic. Many goods destined for Germany, France, and Belgium transit through Rotterdam.