Import a car from the USA and Canada to Netherlands
We buy your vehicle in North America, prepare it in our own yard and deliver it to Netherlands with export paperwork, shipping and customs clearance — one contract, a fixed quote and one manager.
Route and transit time
Customs duties and taxes in Netherlands
Duty 10%, import VAT 21% and BPM registration tax based on CO₂ emissions (reduced by age for used cars).
RDW individual approval inspection; we book the appointment and prepare documents.
Example: landed cost of a $30,000 car
Illustrative estimate for a mid-size car bought at a US auction. Registration taxes, excise and exact freight depend on the vehicle — your manager confirms every figure in a written quote.
Import cost calculatorHow delivery to Netherlands works
Takes two minutes — right here on the site.
Your manager scans the whole US & Canada market for you.
You choose from verified options — no blind bets.
We buy the vehicle and move it to our own yard.
Prepared and secured at our yard in the USA.
Two options — you pick speed or best value.
Full tracking until the vehicle reaches your country.
Your car is home — inspected and ready to drive.
Documents you receive
- Original title (or export certificate)
- Bill of sale and invoice
- US export declaration (AES / EEI)
- Bill of lading
- Cargo insurance certificate
- Photos and inspection report
01How long does shipping from the USA to Netherlands take?
Ocean transit takes 12–18 days; with purchase, inland transport and clearance the full cycle is about 4–6 weeks. Air freight takes 3–6 days.
02How much duty do I pay in Netherlands?
Typical charges: Import duty (cars) 10%, VAT 21%. Duty 10%, import VAT 21% and BPM registration tax based on CO₂ emissions (reduced by age for used cars).
03Can you deliver to my city in Netherlands?
Yes. After clearance at Rotterdam we arrange delivery by truck to your city or you collect the car at the port.
Get a quote for delivery to Netherlands
Tell us what you need — a manager replies within one business hour.