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Food & Beverage → Netherlands

Requires CE + Dutch Afvalfonds packaging registration + Dutch VAT; Rotterdam is Europe's main port

Lead time 4-8 weeks
Cost range €1,500-5,000
HS code 2106
Duty rate 0-17%
VAT / tax 21%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 18916.65-2024 GB/T 工业用水定额 第65部分:饮料 2024
GB/T 43268-2023 GB/T 进口冷链食品追溯 追溯体系通则 2023
GB/T 10645-2023 GB/T 电热食品烤炉分类和型号编制方法 2023
GB/T 43260-2023 GB/T 进口冷链食品追溯 追溯信息管理要求 2023
GB/T 43265-2023 GB/T 进口冷链食品追溯 追溯系统数据元 2023
GB/T 43198-2023 GB/T 食品包装用聚乙烯吹塑容器 2023
GB/T 42966-2023 GB/T 餐饮业反食品浪费管理通则 2023
GB/T 42967-2023 GB/T 机关食堂反食品浪费工作指南 2023

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
CE certification Mandatory when EU directives apply Required
Afvalfonds registration Dutch packaging waste fund Required
Dutch VAT NL tax ID registration required Required
Dutch EPR EPR for electronics/batteries/packaging Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

What is Afvalfonds?
The Dutch packaging waste fund; packaged products must register.
What is the Dutch VAT rate?
Standard rate 21%.
Is the Netherlands a major European port?
Yes. Rotterdam is Europe's largest port and a major transshipment hub.
Dutch labeling requirements?
Product instructions must be in Dutch.
Is CE valid in the Netherlands?
Yes. The Netherlands is an EU member.

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