You are moving to the Netherlands from a non-EU country
Are you moving to the Netherlands from a country that is no member of the European Union (EU)? If so, you do need to file an import declaration with Customs.
Please note!
You often also need to arrange a number of things in the country of departure for exporting your household effects. For this reason, check in good time with the authorities in the country of departure or with your removal company.
Applying for an exemption
In general, you are allowed to import your removal goods or personal effects into the Netherlands without paying tax. However, you must apply for an exemption to do so.
Select the situations applicable to you below:
- I am moving to the Netherlands and want to import my household effects to the Netherlands without paying import duties
- I am moving to the Netherlands for a programme of studies and want to import my household effects to the Netherlands without paying import duties
- I have recently married or will shortly be marrying and want to import the goods that my partner and I have received abroad to the Netherlands without paying import duties
- I have inherited goods abroad and want to import those goods to the Netherlands without paying import duties
