Netherlands Import Duty & VAT Calculator 2026
Importing into the Netherlands means EU customs duty on the CIF value under the TARIC tariff, plus 21% import VAT (BTW) on the duty-inclusive value. As home to Rotterdam — Europe's largest seaport — and Schiphol, the Netherlands is the main gateway for non-EU goods entering the single market, so your Dutch landed cost often sets the price for the whole EU. This calculator estimates that cost per unit.
Your landed cost
Per unit
€35.24
Shipment total: €17,619.29
- Goods value€12,500.00
- Freight€1,200.00
- Insurance€85.00
- Import duty (4%)€551.40
- Brokerage & handling€225.00
- VAT (21%)€3,057.89
- Total landed cost€17,619.29
Estimates only. Confirm duty rates with your broker and official tariff schedules.
How import costs work in Netherlands
Many importers use the Dutch Article 23 licence to defer import VAT to their periodic BTW return instead of paying it at the border, which frees up cash flow — the duty, however, is still payable on clearance. The EU is phasing out its €150 duty de-minimis from July 2026, so more low-value parcels now attract duty, while import VAT has applied from the first euro since 2021. Goods with EU preferential origin can qualify for reduced or zero duty with valid documentation.
Example: €10,000 of goods with 4% duty = €400 duty. Import VAT at 21% on (€10,000 + €400) ≈ €2,184, plus ~€100 clearance — about €12,684 landed before freight, roughly 26.8% on top of goods value.
Your duty rate hinges on your product's tariff code. Look it up with our Harmonized Tariff Schedule search — the international 6-digit HS root sits at the start of every country's tariff number — then paste the rate into the calculator above.
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Duty & VAT/GST rates by country
Standard import tax rates and de-minimis thresholds the calculator uses — always editable, and confirmed against official schedules where possible.
| Destination | Import tax | De-minimis | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Sales tax 0% | $800 | USD |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | VAT 20% | £135 | GBP |
| 🇨🇦Canada | GST/HST 5% | CA$20 | CAD |
| 🇦🇺Australia | GST 10% | A$1,000 | AUD |
| 🇩🇪Germany | VAT 19% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇫🇷France | VAT 20% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | VAT 23% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇮🇹Italy | VAT 22% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇪🇸Spain | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | GST 15% | NZ$1,000 | NZD |
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | VAT 5% | AED 300 | AED |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | GST 9% | SGD 400 | SGD |
| 🇮🇳India | IGST 18% | None | INR |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | VAT 15% | SAR 1,000 | SAR |
| 🇨🇳China | VAT 13% | None | CNY |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Consumption tax 10% | ¥10,000 | JPY |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | VAT 10% | $150 | KRW |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Tax 0% | None | HKD |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | SST 10% | MYR 500 | MYR |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | VAT 7% | THB 1,500 | THB |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | VAT 11% | $3 | IDR |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | VAT 12% | ₱10,000 | PHP |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | VAT 10% | ₫1,000,000 | VND |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | IVA 16% | $117 | MXN |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | ICMS 17% | None | BRL |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | VAT 8.1% | None | CHF |
| 🇳🇴Norway | VAT 25% | None | NOK |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | VAT 25% | €150 | SEK |
| 🇵🇱Poland | VAT 23% | €150 | PLN |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | VAT 25% | €150 | DKK |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇦🇹Austria | VAT 20% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | VAT 23% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | VAT 20% | None | TRY |
A supplier's quote rarely tells the full story. Ocean or air freight, marine insurance, import duty, VAT or GST, and customs brokerage can add 15–40% to your product cost. EximKit's Landed Cost Calculator models every layer — including your Incoterm and de-minimis rules — so you know the real per-unit number before you wire a deposit.
Currencies convert at live European Central Bank rates, the Compare tab puts two sourcing options side by side, and a shareable link lets you send a live result to your team or supplier. Add a target sell price to see profit and margin instantly.
FAQ
Netherlands import questions
How much is Dutch import VAT (BTW)?
The standard Netherlands import VAT rate is 21%, charged on the customs value plus duty and certain freight costs. It is pre-filled at 21% and applied after duty in the calculator. A reduced 9% rate applies to a limited set of goods.
What is the Article 23 import VAT deferment licence?
An Article 23 licence lets an importer account for import VAT on their periodic BTW return rather than paying it in cash at the border. It is a cash-flow benefit and does not change the total tax due — customs duty is still paid on clearance.
Is the Netherlands duty rate the same as the rest of the EU?
Yes — the customs duty (TARIC) rate is common across the EU, so it matches Germany, France and other member states. What differs is the VAT rate: 21% in the Netherlands versus 19% in Germany and 20% in France. Switch the destination to recalculate.