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Home Furniture → 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 9403
Duty rate 0-2.7%
VAT / tax 21%

Technical standards

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

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 46456.1-2025 GB/T 信息技术设备互连 智能家居互联互通 第1部分:架构与通用要求 2025
GB/T 45272-2025 GB/T 家居产品适老化设计指南 2025
GB/T 46456.2-2025 GB/T 信息技术设备互连 智能家居互联互通 第2部分:测试方法 2025
GB/T 46456.3-2025 GB/T 信息技术设备互连 智能家居互联互通 第3部分:局域互联通用要求 2025
GB/T 44384-2024 GB/T 人-系统交互工效学 健康家居设计导则 2024
GB/T 43518-2023 GB/T 人类工效学 家居无障碍设计导则 2023
GB/T 42876-2023 GB/T 城市公共设施 城市家具 系统建设指南 2023
GB/T 42874-2023 GB/T 城市公共设施服务 城市家具 系统建设实施评价规范 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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