Sri Lanka and Netherland relations date as far back as 1602 when Admiral Joris van Spilbergen set his foot in Sri Lanka. Many years later with the VOC Netherland became involved in Sri Lanka’s trade relations. Dutch were increasing in popularity as the royalty of Sri Lanka sought their help to oust Portuguese influence in the country. In recent times Sri Lanka and Netherland has entered into several bilateral treaties in sectors of trade and investment
Netherland is famous for its wooden clogs, windmills, Gouda cheese, tulips and canals. Its also one of the busiest tourist locations of the world. It was once known as the country of the 10,000 windmills
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Import Duties and Fees –
· The import duty and taxes payable are calculated on the CIF value, i.e. the sum of the value of the imported goods and the cost of shipping and insurance.
· Duty rates fluctuate between 0% – 17% with certain goods attracting reduced rates
· Certain goods maybe subject to additional duty based on the country of manufacture
· The standard VAT rate for importing items into the Netherlands is 21% however certain goods attract lesser rates
· VAT is calculated on the value of the goods, plus the international shipping costs and insurance, plus any import duty due
· Duty is not charged if the value of the goods excluding shipping and insurance cost, does not exceed €150 or if the amount of duty payable on a consignment does not exceed €10
· VAT is not charged if the value of the goods excluding shipping and insurance cost, does not exceed €22
· Excise is payable on tobacco and alcohol
· Additional fees maybe charged to cover expenses of inspection or examination
Exemptions
Certain good maybe exempted from duty and taxes.
· Goods addressed to government or semi-government agencies
· Diplomatic goods
· Personal effects
· Books and printed matter (if mentioned in the Dutch turnover Tax Act 1968)
Prohibited items
· Meat and milk and any items thereof from non-EU countries
· Protected species and products
· Counterfeit coins and bank notes, passports, etc.
· Explosives
· Counterfeit or pirated goods
· Fish and Fish products
· Soil
· All products containing the biocide dimethyl fumarate (DMF)
· Seeds
References
Useful Customs Forms