Shipping from USA to Netherlands

Smooth, reliable shipping to Netherlands bridges nearly 4 000 miles between the United States and Dutch cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or Groningen. With the right carrier and an organized checklist, shipping from the US to Netherlands becomes a straightforward errand rather than a paperwork puzzle. This guide explains every step with Meest USA — how to book, pack, clear customs, and calculate cost — so you can confidently send parcel to Netherlands for birthdays, study-abroad essentials, or family keepsakes.

How Meest USA Delivery to the Netherlands Works

Begin in the Meest Portal, which is a booking engine and live cost calculator. After entering the recipient’s full address and phone, list each product with its value, then choose a service option — standard or priority. The portal displays the all-inclusive price before you pay and prints a bar-coded label. Drop the box at a local drop-off point or schedule pickup; nightly freight leaves New Jersey, lands at Schiphol, clears customs, and moves to PostNL for doorstep delivery. Real-time tracking posts every scan so both sender and recipient know precisely where the parcel is.

Preparing Your Package for Shipment to the Netherlands

A little preparation eliminates most export headaches.

Packing Tips for Safety and Efficiency

Proper packaging shields contents from Atlantic humidity and conveyor jolts:

1. Use a rigid double-wall box that leaves at least five centimeters of padding on all sides.
2. Wrap fragile items individually, fill spaces with paper or air pillows, and place heavier pieces at the bottom.
3. Seal every seam with pressure-sensitive tape; slip a spare label and packing list inside.
4. Mark “NETHERLANDS” and the destination city on two sides in waterproof ink.

These steps reduce breakage claims and reassure customs officials that the sender followed best practices.

Filling Out Customs Forms for the Netherlands

The Netherlands relies on electronic pre-advice, but paper copies remain essential backup. Complete a CN23 declaration that lists each item and honest value in U.S. dollars. Print three copies, sign them, and place them in a transparent pouch next to your shipping label. Attach invoices for electronics worth more than USD 300. Clear, truthful data accelerates customs clearance and avoids surprise assessments.

Items You Cannot Ship to the Netherlands

Dutch law follows EU safety standards and bans several product categories outright. Verify that your parcel is free of these prohibited goods before sealing it:

• meat, dairy, fish, or plants without EU veterinary certificates;
• weapons, ammunition, pepper spray, and fireworks;
• counterfeit branded items, pirated media, or obscene material;
• loose lithium batteries above 100 Wh and pressurised aerosols.

If you’re unsure about a specific item, contact Meest USA support before you ship package to Netherlands. A quick check now is cheaper and faster than paying storage fees if customs seizes the box.

How Long Delivery to the Netherlands Takes

Standard air reaches Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Eindhoven in 7-14business days. Priority service 3-5 business day, sea shipping 4-5 weeks. Ninety-five percent of shipments arrive within the published window, and major European holidays are the only predictable cause of brief delay.

Customs Process and VAT Rules in the Netherlands

As an EU member, the Netherlands applies 21% VAT on the declared value of goods plus postage. Parcels worth up to EUR 150 are exempt from import duty but still pay VAT. Gifts below EUR 45 often clear duty-free if marked “personal gift” and accompanied by truthful values. Customs emails or texts the recipient with payment instructions; after VAT is settled online, PostNL releases the box for final delivery. Undervaluation triggers audits, extra paperwork, and possible fines, so accurate declarations save time and money.

Conclusion

The recipe for stress-free ship to Netherlands tasks is simple: smart packing, honest paperwork, and a carrier that combines transparent rates with dependable tracking. Meest USA offers exactly that blend, turning complex international logistics into a few clicks and a well-taped box. Next time you need to ship to the Netherlands — be it family photos, textbooks, or a surprise care package — use the checklist above. You’ll watch your parcel travel from your doorstep to Dutch hands swiftly, safely, and without budget-busting surprises.

In order to make shipping to Netherlands from USA easier for our customers, we have created a Meest Portal. Our portal is a website we developed to elevate your customer experience by offering a variety of user-friendly amenities.

If you register, you can start enjoying these time-saving benefits:

• Estimate shipping costs.
• Fill in shipping information, and CN23 customs forms – all online.
• Locate nearest Meest agent or FedEx drop-off location.
• Examine shipped packages information.
• Review payment history.
• Create a database for your regular recipient shipments.

For customers who live in the U.S.:

• Use Meest Portal to calculate shipping cost to Netherlands
• If parcel value exceeds duty free limit, recipient is responsible to pay customs duties and taxes in the country of destination
• Estimated delivery time – 7-14 days
• Maximum weight of a parcel – 66 lb (30 kg)
• Any measurement of a box cannot exceed 150 cm (59 inches). Sum of length and maximum cross-sectional perimeter must not exceed 300 cm (118 inches)
• Every parcel to Netherlands is insured for $60.00. Any additional insurance will cost you 5% of the insured value