Netherlands - Country Commercial Guide
Prohibited & Restricted Imports
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The Netherlands prohibits or restricts the importation of the following items:

  • Waste material
  • Radioactive substances and nuclear material
  • Cash and securities above a certain threshold
  • Pets
  • Counterfeit articles
  • Protected animal and plant species
  • Animal products and foodstuffs
  • Plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables (phytosanitary products)
  • Weapons, ammunition and dummy weapons and explosives
  • Medicines
  • Drugs and drug precursors
  • Cultural goods (such as art and antiques)
  • Pleasure crafts (boats)
  • Cars and motorcycles

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