Starting September 22, a product’s origin will determine whether goods from Israel may enter the Dutch market. The Netherlands will ban the import, purchase, and sale of goods from unlawful Israeli settlements. This also applies to goods partially obtained or produced there. Importers and sellers of food products must already know where their products come from.
Services that facilitate trade are also covered by the ban. Attempting to circumvent these rules is prohibited as well. There is no transition period for existing inventory. The inventory may only be used for the company’s own non-commercial purposes. The EU postcode list determines which locations fall under the measure.
Trade with Israel within the internationally recognized 1967 borders remains possible. Violating the trade measure is a criminal offense.
Importers must clearly declare a product’s origin when importing it. To do so, they enter a document code on the customs declaration. Code 1700 applies to goods with non-preferential origin. Code Y864 applies to goods with preferential origin. By using this code, the importer declares that the goods do not originate from a settlement.
Dutch Customs may request supporting documents during inspections. Origin documents and supplier declarations must list the postcode or place of origin. Invoices, contracts, and logistics documents confirm the production site. A producer or supplier may also provide an additional declaration. This must confirm that production takes place within the 1967 borders.
Goods may be transported directly to another EU member state under customs transit. Storage in a customs warehouse also remains permitted. The goods must then continue to another EU member state. They may not be released for free circulation in the Netherlands.
Source: Douane
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