22–32 days
Ocean transit
3–5 days
Air transit
$1,800–2,700
FCL 20ft (indicative)
NL
Customs regime
Transit times and costs are indicative, from major Indian gateways, and vary by carrier and season.
Import process
- 1.Confirm product eligibility, licences and HS classification
- 2.Agree the Incoterm and arrange freight booking
- 3.Prepare commercial invoice, packing list and transport document
- 4.File the import declaration through a licensed customs broker
- 5.Pay applicable duties and taxes
- 6.Inspection, release and delivery to the consignee
Export process
- 1.Register as an exporter and obtain required permits
- 2.Classify goods and verify destination import requirements
- 3.Pack, label and book the shipment
- 4.File the export declaration and obtain clearance
- 5.Ship the cargo and receive the B/L or AWB
- 6.Send original documents and claim export incentives
Required documents
- ✔ Commercial invoice
- ✔ Packing list
- ✔ Bill of lading / Airway bill
- ✔ Certificate of origin (where required)
- ✔ Import / export licence (regulated goods)
- ✔ Insurance certificate
- ✔ Product certificates (e.g. phytosanitary, conformity)
Ports
- ⚓ Rotterdam
- ⚓ Amsterdam
Airports
- ✈️ AMS
Common products
- • Floriculture inputs
- • Textiles
- • Chemicals
- • Machinery
- • Food products
Customs authority
Dutch Customs (Douane); EU customs code, EORI and efficient VAT deferment (Article 23 licence)
Industry trends
Rotterdam is the main EU gateway for Indian cargo with onward trucking and rail.
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