Shipping from China to the Netherlands
Shipping from China to the Netherlands runs through Rotterdam — Europe's largest port and often the first point of EU entry — about 28–38 days by sea. LCL runs $50–90 per CBM and 20ft containers start around $2,000–3,100. Air freight takes 3–6 days at $3.50–8.00 per kg into Amsterdam Schiphol; China–Europe rail to nearby Duisburg runs 18–28 days.
DDP shipping from China to the Netherlands covers pickup, freight, EU customs clearance (duty 0–12% by HS code plus Dutch VAT at 21%) and door delivery — one all-in price. Goods cleared in Rotterdam move freely to Germany, Belgium and the rest of the EU.
Sea freight from China to Netherlands
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Rotterdam | 28–38 days | 20ft from ~$2,000 · 40HQ from ~$3,100 |
| LCL (any origin → NL hubs) | 28–38 days | $50–90 per CBM |
| Rail: China → Duisburg → Netherlands | 18–28 days | Ask for current rail rates |
Reference ranges checked September 2026 — live rates change weekly; ask for today’s price. LCL figures are ocean base — destination CFS adds $30–60/CBM on most lanes (listed in every quote we send).
Air freight from China to Netherlands
Air freight to the Netherlands runs 3–6 days at roughly $3.50–8.00 per chargeable kg into Amsterdam Schiphol — one of Europe's best-connected air hubs.
DDP door-to-door to Netherlands
One all-in price covering pickup in China, freight, customs clearance, duties and final delivery — properly declared, no creative customs.
- Step 1 · Pickup in China
We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.
- Step 2 · Export & freight
Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose — documents shared at every step.
- Step 3 · Customs clearance
Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly — correct values, real declarations.
- Step 4 · Final delivery
To your door, warehouse, or FBA center — with tracking that works the whole way.
DDP reference: sea ≈ $4–6/kg · air ≈ $7.5–9/kg
Customs in Netherlands — what to know
EU import VAT 21%, duty 0–12% by HS code. Rotterdam is Europe's largest port and often the first EU entry — goods clear once for all of the EU. Rail link to Duisburg keeps China–Europe rail an option.
FAQ — China to Netherlands
+Why do so many EU shipments clear in Rotterdam?
It's the first EU port on many Asia routes and the largest in Europe — clearing once in Rotterdam frees goods for the entire EU market. Many EU-bound DDP shipments route through it for exactly that reason.
+How does Dutch import VAT work?
EU import VAT is 21% on (goods + freight + duty). Under DDP we clear and pay; VAT-registered businesses recover it as input tax with our documentation pack.
+Can you deliver onward to Germany or Belgium?
Yes — after EU clearance in Rotterdam, onward trucking to Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and France is seamless. One customs entry, many destinations.