HS 6116Textiles & Apparel · Netherlands

Gloves - Textile - HS 6116 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into Netherlands

Duty and tax snapshot for importing textiles & apparel (HS 6116) into Netherlands. Typical MFN duty ~12%, BTW 21% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

12%

BTW

21%

Total taxes / CIF

35.5%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 30,000 FOB parcel of textiles & apparel (HS 6116) shipped to Netherlands.

FOB valueUSD 30,000

Origin chargesUSD 450

FreightUSD 2,400

InsuranceUSD 150

CIFUSD 33,000

Import duty @ 12%USD 3,960

BTW @ 21%USD 7,762

Destination inlandUSD 600

Landed cost ≈ USD 45,322

Run your own numbers in the Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
6116.93	Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted, synthetic

Netherlands duty regime

EU Common External Tariff - identical across the EU. Same preferential FTAs and CBAM regime as Germany. Rotterdam and Schiphol are major AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) hubs with fast-track clearance.

Customs notes

· EU TARIC codes (10 digit). Customs declarations via AGS (soon DMS).
· Article 23 VAT deferment permit: transfers import VAT from customs entry to the periodic VAT return. Available to any EU-established (or fiscally-represented) business. Application via the Belastingdienst.
· T1 transit under NCTS: allows non-EU-cleared goods to move through the EU under bond. Rotterdam is the largest T1 origination point in Europe.
· AEO status accelerates clearance and reduces inspection frequency - most Rotterdam-based freight forwarders are AEO certified.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical import duty on textiles & apparel (HS 6116) into Netherlands?

Netherlands applies an MFN duty of about 12% on HS chapter 6116 at the 6-digit line. National tariff schedules add 2–4 further digits, so the exact rate can shift once you confirm the 8- or 10-digit code. Preferential rates under FTAs (EU Common External Tariff - identical across the EU) may reduce this to 0% for qualifying origins.

How is BTW calculated on imports of textiles & apparel in Netherlands?

Netherlands charges BTW at 21% on the CIF value plus duty. EU CET; Art. 23 deferment possible

What is the landed cost of a USD 30,000 FOB shipment of textiles & apparel into Netherlands?

On a USD 30,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 33,000. Applying 12% duty and 21% BTW brings total taxes to about USD 11,722 (~35.5% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 45,322.

Which HS code should I use for textiles & apparel in Netherlands?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 6116.93 (Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted, synthetic). Netherlands customs then requires the full national code (8- to 10-digit national tariff line). Confirm the exact line with your licensed customs broker before filing.

Which Incoterm is best for shipping textiles & apparel to Netherlands?

Most importers into Netherlands prefer CIF or CFR for sea freight so the seller arranges main-carriage transport, while retaining control of destination clearance. DDP shifts import duty and BTW to the seller - attractive to buyers but often priced with a risk premium. Compare all 11 Incoterms with our Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

What documents does Netherlands customs need to clear HS 6116?

EU TARIC codes (10 digit). Customs declarations via AGS (soon DMS). Regulated commodities may also require a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate or import licence depending on the exact HS line.