--- title: "Customs clearance | Freight Forwarder TFF | Effortless" description: "Planning to import or export? You'll need to deal with customs and clearance. Our team compares, arranges, and takes care of everything for you." locale: en_GB url: "https://www.tfflogistics.com/en/freight-forwarder/customs-clearance/" site_name: TTF updated_time: "2025-03-27T13:03:55+00:00" image:secure_url: "https://www.tfflogistics.com/content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/Douane-inklaring-TFF-1024x585.jpeg" image:width: 640 image:height: 366 image:alt: Import en export TFF image:type: image/jpeg --- # Customs clearance | Freight Forwarder TFF | Effortless ## Effortless import and export solutions Looking to import goods from outside the EU? That requires attention. Whether you’re importing by air, sea, or road, customs clearance is an essential part of the process. Customs checks whether your goods can enter the Netherlands and determines the VAT and import duties. For shipments with a large volume of goods, this can be quite time-consuming. Let the TFF team assist you by taking care of this administrative hassle. We handle everything related to transit and clearance, so you can focus on what truly matters. This way, we make the import and export process simple and efficient! [ Request a quotation ](https://www.tfflogistics.com/en/request-a-quotation/) ![Snel geregeld door TFF](https://www.tfflogistics.com/content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/JBR8000-kopie-scaled.jpg) ## Import and export without worries [ Get in touch ](https://www.tfflogistics.com/en/contact/) [ Request a quotation ](https://www.tfflogistics.com/en/request-a-quotation/) ## Your benefits with TFF Free shipping portal 24/7 genuine service Competitive rates Expert advice One single point of contact Direct communication lines ## Exporting? Ease & Clarity Planning to export goods? We take care of the administrative hassle around transit and clearance. You’ll always receive a clear overview of the expected costs, including clearance fees, import duties, VAT, and excise taxes. This ensures you’re well-informed about customs costs and avoids any surprises. Want to know the import duty for your products? Consult the Dutch Customs database or the EU Market Access Database. [ Request a quotation ](https://www.tfflogistics.com/en/request-a-quotation/) ![Pallet versturen](https://www.tfflogistics.com/content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/TFF39-scaled.jpg) ## Your guide to customs clearance Importing and exporting goods doesn’t have to be a headache. At TFF, we offer personalized advice and guidance to help you through the process. By authorizing us as your fiscal representative, you’ll pay VAT only during your periodic declaration, not directly at customs. Our experienced team manages global transport and provides expert advice on handling all your shipping questions. 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