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Netherlands · 21% VATCarrier clearance fees may applyCurrent policy · €3.00 temporary duty in force since 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028; goods-item grouping requires commodity code and country of originRules verified from current country data
NetherlandsNetherlands · EU member state · 21% VATEN·NL

Netherlands customs duty & VAT calculator

The real cost of your parcel. Know your Dutch import bill in seconds. DutyVAT separates duty, 21% VAT, and carrier clearance caveats line by line.

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Receipt · previewNL · EUR
€0.00

estimated delivery total for a typical parcel to Netherlands

Declared value (item + shipping)
€31.49
Temporary EUR 3 item-type duty not included
None
VAT (21% on declared + duty)
+€6.61
Postal handling fee
None
You pay€0.00
HS·6109.10appareleuros
← Rules verified 2026-07-09NL · EUR
VAT rate
0%
standard national rate
Duty example
€0
legal policy reference per goods line
National fee
€0
no statutory fee modeled
Current low-value duty
€0
current dataset
Netherlands calculator

How much do you actually pay?

Choose an HS classification and values to calculate a Netherlands-specific estimate.

  1. 01Choose the closest customs category.
  2. 02Enter goods and shipping values.
  3. 03Calculate for a complete receipt.

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Your receipt

Choose your destination, HS code, item value, and shipping, then calculate your total.

The local rules

No statutory national fee.Carrier fees may apply

The current country data contains no statutory national handling fee. Carrier clearance or disbursement fees may apply.

Example · Cotton T-shirt

Declared value (item + shipping)
€39.04
Temporary EUR 3 item-type duty not included
None
VAT (21% on declared + duty)
+€8.20
Postal handling fee
None

Total at the door

Estimate in EUR

€47.24

What this line means

Final carrier invoices remain authoritative.

Netherlands-specific checks

What Dutch shoppers should verify.

PostNL fees are service charges

PostNL and courier operators may charge import handling or clearance-service fees when they process a parcel. DutyVAT does not treat those as a fixed statutory Dutch fee because the amount depends on the carrier, service, and declaration route.

Checkout collection matters

If a marketplace correctly collects VAT at checkout, import VAT should not be collected again for the same parcel. The temporary customs duty and any carrier-service charge are separate questions, so keep the checkout invoice for comparison.

Dutch VAT is modeled at 21%

The calculator uses the standard 21% VAT rate for ordinary consumer goods. Reduced-rate or special goods are outside the simplified receipt and should be checked against official Dutch tax guidance.

Everyday carts

Three everyday carts.
To Netherlands.

Cotton T-shirt

Cotton T-shirt

A common apparel order

Price + shipping

€39.04

Example 01

HS 6109.10

Estimated total

€47.24

+€8.20

Sports sneakers

Sports footwear

Textile-upper trainers

Price + shipping

€65.88

Example 02

HS 6404.11

Estimated total

€79.71

+€13.83

Smartphone

Smartphone

A duty-free electronics heading

Price + shipping

€136.64

Example 03

HS 8517.13

Estimated total

€165.33

+€28.69

VAT formula

21% VAT, applied after customs.

VAT is calculated on declared goods plus customs duty.

01

Declared value (item + shipping)

€39.04

02

Duty

None

03

VAT

€8.20

04

Postal handling fee

None

Estimated total€47.24
Timeline

The Netherlands milestones.

  1. Current

    Country data verified

    Rates are sourced from the current verified dataset.

  2. Jul 1, 2026 · In force

    EU flat duty live

    €3.00 temporary duty in force since 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028; goods-item grouping requires commodity code and country of origin

  3. Jul 1, 2028

    Temporary duty scheduled to end

    The EU temporary flat duty is scheduled to apply until 1 July 2028 unless the legal framework changes.

  4. After launch

    Carrier invoices

    Carrier clearance fees may apply separately.

FAQ

The questions,
plainly answered.

Plain explanations of how duty, tax, IOSS, and Netherlands handling rules interact.

01 What is DutyVAT?
DutyVAT is a free customs duty calculator for shoppers ordering from outside the EU. Enter your item value, HS code, and destination country and we estimate the duty, VAT, and handling fees you'll pay before the parcel arrives.
02 What replaced the EU €150 customs-duty exemption?
The EU €150 customs-duty exemption was abolished on 2026-07-01. The current temporary measure is EUR 3 per tariff-classified goods-item line for low-value distance sales up to EUR 150 and is scheduled to apply until 2028-07-01. Goods of the same kind may share a line only when commodity code and country of origin match. Preferential-trade or customs-union cases can be excluded in specific declaration routes. The current calculator does not add this temporary duty because it does not collect declaration route, preference, tariff grouping, or origin.
03 How accurate are the calculations?
We use official TARIC and national tax authority data, refreshed regularly. Every numeric value on the site is backed by a source URL and a last-verified date. Use the calculator as a guide; the customs authority, carrier, or declarant determines the final amount.
04 Do I pay duty on samples or gifts?
Qualifying occasional gifts sent between private individuals can receive relief up to €45, subject to the EU conditions. Commercial samples follow separate relief rules and are not treated as gifts. DutyVAT models ordinary consumer purchases, so verify gifts and samples with the destination customs authority.
05 Can I reclaim duty on a return?
A refund may be available when imported goods are returned, but eligibility, deadlines, and procedures depend on the customs route and country. Check your national customs authority for the applicable process.
06 Do you store my data?
Calculator inputs stay in your browser and are not submitted to DutyVAT. If you email us, your message is used to respond to your request. DutyVAT currently sets no cookies and uses no analytics or advertising trackers; see Privacy for hosting and email details.

Other destinations

Shipping somewhere else?

All countries
Italy

Italy

VAT rate

22%

Germany

Germany

VAT rate

19%

France

France

VAT rate

20%

Spain

Spain

VAT rate

21%

Belgium

Belgium

VAT rate

21%

Official sources · key EU, France, and US sources rechecked 9 July 2026

Next steps

Compare the rules before checkout.

Review another destination, learn how the estimate is built, or read the 2026 customs guide before your next order.

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