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Beauty & Cosmetics → Netherlands

Requires CE + Dutch Afvalfonds packaging registration + Dutch VAT; Rotterdam is Europe's main port

Lead time 4-8 weeks
Cost range €1,500-5,000
HS code 3304
Duty rate 0%
VAT / tax 21%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 46258-2025 GB/T 化妆品中乌洛托品的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2025
GB/T 43777-2024 GB/T 化妆品中功效组分虾青素的测定 高效液相色谱法 2024
GB/T 44366-2024 GB/T 化妆品中限用组分月桂醇聚醚-9的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2024
GB/T 42462-2023 GB/T 化妆品色谱分析结果确认准则 2023
GB/T 43197-2023 GB/T 化妆品中禁用组分酸性红73和溶剂红1的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2023
GB/T 42425-2023 GB/T 化妆品中功效组分辛酰水杨酸、苯乙基间苯二酚、阿魏酸的测定 高效液相色谱法 2023
GB/T 42423-2023 GB/T 化妆品中二氯苯甲醇和氯苯甘醚的测定 高效液相色谱法 2023
GB/T 41710-2022 GB/T 化妆品中禁用物质林可霉素和克林霉素的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2022

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
CE certification Mandatory when EU directives apply Required
Afvalfonds registration Dutch packaging waste fund Required
Dutch VAT NL tax ID registration required Required
Dutch EPR EPR for electronics/batteries/packaging Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

What is Afvalfonds?
The Dutch packaging waste fund; packaged products must register.
What is the Dutch VAT rate?
Standard rate 21%.
Is the Netherlands a major European port?
Yes. Rotterdam is Europe's largest port and a major transshipment hub.
Dutch labeling requirements?
Product instructions must be in Dutch.
Is CE valid in the Netherlands?
Yes. The Netherlands is an EU member.

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Full compliance report

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