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Meat and/or dairy products which are for personal use and which have been produced under EU-rules in the UK or have been imported in the UK in compliance with EU-veterinary rules can be taken into the Netherlands.
When travelling from the UK to the Netherlands you may bring in animal products for your own use (up to a maximum of 1 kilo), except where other provisions apply. This may happen in the event of an outbreak of a contagious animal disease, such as swine fever, BSE, bird flu or foot and mouth disease.
Excise Goods
Introducing excise goods is subject to certain restrictions.
You can import the following quantities of excise goods into the Netherlands from the UK without having to pay tax:
110 litres of beer
90 litres of wine
20 litres of fortified wine, such as sherry or port
10 litres of spirits
800 cigarettes
400 cigarillos or cigars
1 kilogram of smoking tobacco
If the goods you bring in do not exceed these quantities, Customs will assume that they are for your own use. In that case, you will not be required to file a declaration.
If the goods you bring with you to the Netherlands exceed these quantities, you will have to demonstrate that the goods are for your own use. If you are unable to do so, you will have to declare them to Customs and pay excise duty. You can obtain the form required for that purpose by calling the Customs Information Line (+ 31 45 574 30 31).
Customs will check whether these regulations are complied with. If you fail to observe these regulations, Customs may confiscate the goods and issue you with a fine.
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