Sanctions for export and import

Sanctions for export

The export of certain goods to certain countries is prohibited or a licence is required for it. This is a result of national and/or international sanction measures. It concerns for example the export of military goods to countries at war, or the export of goods to countries governed by a dictatorial regime. Customs checks in those cases if the licence necessary for the export is included in the goods. If that is not the case, Customs stops the export.

Sanctions for import

Sometimes, the import of certain goods from certain countries is prohibited or a licence is required for it. This is a result of national and/or international sanction measures. Customs checks in those cases if the licence necessary for the import is included in the goods. If that is not the case, Customs stops the import.

Does a sanction apply?

Do you wish to know if you are dealing with goods for which a sanction applies? Please visit the websites below:

• An overview of all sanction measures in force (internationally)
• Sanctions Act 1977 (http://wetten.overheid.nl - only available in Dutch)
• All ministries of The Netherlands