Amsterdam and Rotterdam are state of the art international shipping ports in Netherlands that always show high business activity in terms of more of weight load. These international ports serve as the gateways for import/export companies as well as individuals who are coming with the commercial cargo or household goods to Netherlands. When shipping to Netherlands from USA, it is very important that all your shipping documents should clearly mention the residential status, and for this purpose, the copies of relevant pages of passport need to be shown to the customs authorities. In case, you represent import/export Company, it is very important that you have valid import/export license.

When shipping to Netherlands from USA, all the new items, which are less than 6 months old, besides, alcohol and tobacco products and also electrical appliances are considered to be dutiable by the customs officials in Netherlands. Therefore, make sure that you divulge all the details clearly in the documents in order to get out of last minute hurdles. If you are also transferring your personal weapons and ammunitions, it is indispensable to have valid license and registration documents that have been issued by the Police department of your area. This would help in transferring the special cargo without any hurdle.

Transferring the foodstuff and antiques and works of Art is also dutiable, unless you are the citizen of Netherlands. Keep all these factors in your mind for ensuring safe and easy shipping to Netherlands if you are coming from USA.

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