EU Customs Basics for Sourced Goods
What businesses should expect from customs clearance, HS codes, and paperwork when goods sourced in Türkiye or China enter the EU through the Netherlands.
Not legal advice — confirm specifics with counsel for your goods.
Why classification comes first
Sourced goods stall less often on freight than on commercial terms, classification, documents, and timing. Continental Supply agrees the purchase first, then coordinates Netherlands customs clearance alongside it — useful when goods come from Türkiye or China into or through the EU.
HS codes before the booking
Agree the Harmonized System heading before you lock a vessel or truck. Downstream duty, licences, and whether you need an A.TR / EUR.1 style preference claim all hang off that choice.
What we typically coordinate
- Commercial invoice and packing list consistency
- Transport mode choice once the purchase is agreed (road TIR/CMR, sea FCL/LCL, air)
- EU entry formalities and release to your warehouse
- A single operational contact while the goods are in motion
Practical takeaway
Send the product name (or HS family), quantity, origin, delivery location, and timeline in the first email. Replies are faster when those details are present.