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Garden Supplies → 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 8424
Duty rate 0-1.7%
VAT / tax 21%

Technical standards

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

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 44985.2-2025 GB/T 农业物联网通用技术要求 第2部分:设施园艺 2025
GB/T 3883.206-2025 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第206部分:手持式锤类工具的专用要求 2025
GB/T 3883.404-2025 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第404部分:步行控制割草机的专用要求 2025
GB/T 3883.203-2025 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第203部分:手持式砂轮机、盘式抛光机和盘式砂光机的专用要求 2025
GB/T 4269.4-2025 GB/T 农林拖拉机和机械、草坪和园艺动力机械 操作者操纵机构和其他显示装置用符号 第4部分:林业机械用符号 2025
GB/T 3883.405-2025 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第405部分:草剪的专用要求 2025
GB/T 3883.217-2023 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第217部分:手持式木铣的专用要求 2023
GB/T 3883.401-2023 GB/T 手持式、可移式电动工具和园林工具的安全 第401部分:链锯的专用要求 2023

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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