*NOTE: SHIPPING DOCUMENTS MUST STATE CUSTOMER'S CONTACT ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER (REQUIRED FOR IMPORT LICENSE)

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
• SAUTO (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