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Import regulations by Netherlands customs


Import:

Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco (rolling or pipe tobacco) or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars

Alcohol: 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of sparkling wine or fortified wine, such as sherry or port; 2 litres of non-sparkling wine

Perfume: 50 grams of perfume and 0.25 litre of eau de toilette

Coffee: 500 grams of coffee or 200 grams of coffee extracts or coffee essences

Tea: 100 grams of tea or 40 grams of tea extracts or tea essences.

Goods must be purchased in non-EU countries. The listed allowances are only for travellers aged 17 years and above. Enquiries concerning current import regulations should be made to the Royal Netherlands Embassy in the country of departure, or to the national Chamber of Commerce. The import of firearms and ammunition requires a licence.

Importing of some live animals, food, plant materials and vet vaccines requires an import permit.

Export regulations by Netherlands customs


Exports:

Fresh/frozen red meat and poultry, meat and poultry products, game meat, products for pet food manufacture and pharmaceutical processing, ships' stores*, and certain other products intended for export to countries which are members of the European Union must follow the "European Union Requirements" found elsewhere in the FSIS Export Library. The following countries are members of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Products Not Harmonized by the European Union
The following products are not yet harmonized by the EU and therefore are subject to the requirements of the Netherlands:
Concentrated or dried beef and pork stock
Processed animal protein (dehydrated pork fatty tissue)

The finished products must originate from establishments that comply with the pertinent parts of the European Union requirements. However, the raw materials can originate from any Federally inspected establishment

Documentation Requirements
Beef and pork stock
Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Export Certificate of Wholesomeness and an FSIS Letterhead Certificate, Public Health Certificate for Meat Extracts Intended for Human Consumption and for Shipment to the European Union.
Processed Animal Protein (dehydrated pork fatty tissue or greaves)
Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Export Certificate of Wholesomeness and an FSIS Letterhead Certificate, Public Health Certificate for Animal Protein Intended for Human Consumption Consigned to the European Union.
Notes:

Establishment address on certificates must show street address, not P.O. box.

All letterhead certificates must be stamped with the FSIS rubber export stamp indicating the certificate number or replacement certificate number if a replacement certificate is issued. The ink color must be in a color other than black.

Plants Eligible to Export
Establishment intending to export beef or pork stock or processed animal proteins must comply with the European Union Requirements.

Other Netherlands customs information



Rabies may be present in animals, although risk to travellers is very rare. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Health care: The standard of health care (and other social services) is very high, with an unusually high proportion of the national income devoted to public health. There is a reciprocal health agreement with all other EU countries. On presentation of form E111 by UK residents (available from post offices or the Department of Health) medical treatment, including hospital treatment, is free; prescribed medicines and dental treatment must, however, be paid for. Further information can be obtained from The Netherlands General Sickness Insurance Fund (Algemeen Nederlands Onderling Ziekenfonds ANOZ), at Kaap Hoorndreef 24-28, Utrecht, or the local sickness insurance office. Certain strong medicines can be taken to The Netherlands if they are accompanied by a doctors prescription. Outside of the EU, The Netherlands has reciprocal health agreements with Cape Verde, Morocco, Serbia & Montenegro, Tunisia and Turkey. All other travellers are advised to take out full medical insurance. For police, fire or ambulance emergencies, dial 112 anywhere in the country.

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/Netherlands_Requirements/index.asp

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