Netherlands - Cargo Description Requirement
Ref : AET-2006-18
ANNOUNCEMENT
Cargo Description Requirement
From Hong Kong, Macau, South China to Netherlands
Dear Customers,
This is to advise that there is a new customs requirement on Cargo Description for inbound cargo manifest in Netherlands. Customers who have shipments moving to Netherlands must comply the following:
Cargo Description
- No general descriptions allowed (e.g. consolidated cargo, sporting goods, electrical goods, provisions). Manifest description should be meaningful and related to the actual commodity being shipped.
- They must at least represent a commonly used general trade description. It is not allowed to use descriptions like freight all kind, foodstuff, STC (said to contain) & etc.
- For a number of commodities it is mandatory to describe in detail the goods as per art.9 of the 'Douanergeling' (legislation). It concerns weapons, ammunition, drugs, radio active commodities, meat, meat products, plants, wood, fruits, fishery products & etc. to which specific legislation applies.
Remark : For those commodities under Veterinary or Phyto-sanitary Control (all products of animal origin ; plants and products that are subject to fytosanitary control), Shippers are required to provide the correct HS codes to the carrier. The HS code details can be found from the customs offices or you can approach your consignee for assistance.
If any shipment cannot fulfill the requirements, it may not be allowed to discharge. Any penalty and additional costs occurred will be on account of cargo.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact your local sales representative at their usual contact number or email address. For Customer Service Department, please contact at the following telephone numbers or email at [email protected]
| Office | Contact Number |
| Hong Kong | - (852) 2506 6666 |
| Macau | - (853) 705599 |
| Guangzhou | - (86-20) 8393 6033 |
| Shenzhen | - (86-755) 2588 1022 |
| Zhongshan | - (86-760) 838 1488 |
| Kunming | - (86-871) 535 3707 |
 | Netherlands -
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