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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
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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