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Kitchen Appliances → 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 8516
Duty rate 1.7-2.2%
VAT / tax 21%

Technical standards

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

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 46505.1-2025 GB/T 智能家用电器应用场景 第1部分:通用要求 2025
GB/T 39761.2-2025 GB/T 绿色产品评价 家用电器 第2部分:衣物护理器具 2025
GB/T 46500.1-2025 GB/T 家用电器的人机交互 第1部分:通用要求 2025
GB/T 28219.1-2025 GB/T 智能家用电器的智能化技术要求和评价 第1部分:通用要求 2025
GB/T 4706.129-2025 GB/T 家用和类似用途电器的安全 第129部分:直流家用电器的特殊要求 2025
GB/T 46484.1-2025 GB/T 家用电器的适老化技术规范 第1部分:通用要求 2025
GB/T 44141-2024 GB/T 中央厨房 运营管理规范 2024
GB/T 4706.107-2024 GB/T 家用和类似用途电器的安全 第107部分:整体厨房器具的特殊要求 2024

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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