Transit time Door to Door from Vietnam to Netherlands by air freight ?
For a door to door operation, you should count at about 6 to 8 days depending on the time of the week and the period.
How much does it cost to ship a parcel from Vietnam to Netherlands?
The price of an air freight shipment depends on many many factors, such as time of year, volume, weight, etc. That's why we can't give you a price, but we realize quotes on a case by case.
Should I choose an Express Air freight from Vietnam to Netherlands?
Express service – Perfect solution for small package
Express services are the ideal solution if your goods weigh less than 100 kg. If your goods weigh more than 100 kg it will be too expensive. In any case we can advise you on this.
How long does it take for a package to be shipped from Vietnam to Netherlands?
Thanks to our good relations with express transport companies we can offer you faster delivery times. Thanks to the fast (automated) customs clearance process, you should count no more than 4 days for the whole process. Moreover, thanks to our partners we can also offer you better prices.
How much does an Express service cost from Vietnam to Netherlands
*For an express freight shipment the price will be given as 1 CBM = 200 kgs.
We have a good partnership with these companies because we have been working with them for a long time. So you can get better prices by going through us than by going directly through them.
How much will I pay ?
It is very important to know the exact cost of freight and customs clearance, so that you know how much you will pay. For customs clearance in the Netherlands, like every member of the World Trade Organization, the HS code is used (consisting of 6 digits). The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. This numbers defines the nature of your good it is like their ID.
Here is the composition of an HS Code
How to find the right HS Code for my goods ?
The best way to find the SH code (and the most reliable one) for your product is to ask your supplier or seller.
Otherwise, you can use this website : HTS - HS code finder
It's very simple to use ! You just need to enter your keyword in the search bar. Let's continue this example with " pineapple " :
Calculate applicable tariff with the HS code
EU customs duties apply to all member countries. These customs duties are payable on entry into the European Union, regardless of the country of entry. Once these customs duties have been paid, the goods can move freely in any country of the European Union. These customs duties therefore apply to the Netherlands as well.
You found your HS Code ? It's now time to check how many taxes you will have to pay for your goods. You just need to do the following steps :
Go to the portail of taxation and customs of European Union you should reach a page who looks like this :
As our example on the screenshot, you need to informations :
- Your HS Code
- Origin of goods
You will come to a page like this:
Scroll down, search for your product, and click on the HS code to get the duty information about your product:
Check the duties and taxes applied on your product
In our example, European customs charge duties on pineapple coming from Vietnam as 5.8% :
Vietnam Customs
Official Name: General Department of Vietnam Customs
Website: Vietnamese Customs
European Commission, Taxation and Customs Union
Official Name: European Commission,Taxation and Customs Union
Website: European Commission
What are the Licenses required (import & export)?
Import license
You do not need an import licence to import goods into the European Union and therefore into the Netherlands. However, you may need certain permits, depending on the nature of the goods. Dangerous marhcnadises or toxic products usually require a permit.
Necessary documents
Single administrative document (SAD)
The single administrative is the only needed document for written customs declaration.
Here is a single blank administrative document. This document is quite easy to fill.
The original invoice
The invoice makes it possible to know the value of the good to be cleared through customs. Indeed the customs duties will be applied on the market value of the goods.
- Quantity of goods
- Unit value
- Invoice number
- Unit of measure (Kg, Lbs,etc.)
- Date of issue
- Description of the goods
- Name and address of the importer and exporter
- Currency of payment
- Method of payement
- Date of payment
- Total invoice value
- The terms of delivery
- Means of transport
Freight Documents (Transport Documentation)
Such as:
- TIR Carnet
- Air Waybill (AWB)
- Road Waybill (CMR)
- ATA Carnet
- FIATA Bill of Lading
- Rail Waybill (CIM)
- Bill of Lading
The packing list
The packing list is summing up all the items included in your shipment.
Freight insurance
Certificate of insurance may be required if not specified in the invoice
Prohibited & restricted items
Certain products are prohibited for import into the EU . Some import permits are required, in particular due to health reasons.
Restricted items :
- Dangerous and chemicals product (some need licence and some are prohibed)
- Plants
- Seafood product
- Live animal
Prohibited items :
- Counterfeit or pirated goods
Trade agreement
EVFTA is an agreement currently being drafted. This agreement aims to eliminate 99% of tariffs between Vietnam and EU member countries, including the Netherlands. This agreement will facilitate trade between the European Union and Vietnam. For more information on this agreement you can have a look here.
Trade relationship
The European Union has very good trade relations with the United States, China and Switzerland. Vietnam is not the main trading partner.
Additional services
Our warehousing services
We have many warehouses in Vietnam. Their are in the ports of Saigon, Haiphong and Quy Nhon. This allows us to receive your goods in Vietnam and store them, if necessary, in our warehouses . These warehouses are equipped with the latest equipment and security standards.
