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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 8205
Duty rate 1.7-2.7%
VAT / tax 21%

Technical standards

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

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 46976-2026 GB/T 旋转工具和工具系统的动平衡 2026
GB/T 46624.1-2025 GB/T 工具接口的介质传输单元 第1部分：符合<sacinfo>GB</sacinfo>/T 19449系列的空心工具柄的传输单元 2025
GB/T 5782-2025 GB/T 紧固件 六角头螺栓 2025
GB/T 93-2025 GB/T 紧固件 弹簧垫圈 标准型 2025
GB/T 5780-2025 GB/T 紧固件 六角头螺栓 C级 2025
GB/T 5783-2025 GB/T 紧固件 六角头螺栓 全螺纹 2025
GB/T 5781-2025 GB/T 紧固件 六角头螺栓 全螺纹 C级 2025
GB/T 3098.2-2025 GB/T 紧固件机械性能 第2部分：螺母 2025

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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