Port of Rotterdam (Netherlands): customs clearance of imported cars
Rotterdam is a port of clearance in Netherlands. Here are its fees, sailing times and road distances – and whether it is worth clearing your car here.
- Country
- Import VAT when cleared here
- 21%
- Terminal handling and devanning
- €420 per car
- Customs agent
- €275 per car
Sea area: North Sea
Sailing time to Rotterdam
Shared container from the main export ports; RoRo takes a few days longer.
Road distance from Rotterdam
Clearing in Rotterdam means paying import VAT of Netherlands (21%). If you register the car in another EU country, the car is then delivered by road.
The calculator compares Rotterdam with all other EU ports for your address and shows the cheapest option.
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Questions & answers
How much does clearing a car in Rotterdam cost?
Terminal handling and devanning about €420, customs agent about €275, plus customs duty and import VAT of 21%.
Can I clear a car here and register it in another EU country?
Yes. A private buyer pays the import VAT here; a VAT-registered company can use customs procedure 4200 and account for VAT in its own country.
Is the estimate binding?
No. It is based on current rates and price lists; customs and tax authorities decide the final amounts. The PDF report lists every rate and assumption so you can compare.
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