September 17, 2026 · 15 min read
Importing a Chinese EV to the Netherlands: 10% EU Duty, Brand CVD, and 21% VAT — Through the Rotterdam Gateway
The Netherlands applies the full EU stack — 10% standard duty, a brand-specific countervailing duty of 17% to 35.3%, and 21% VAT — plus a $400 registration line. A BYD Seal lands at about $44,949 (+82.1%): exactly $250 above Belgium and $536 above Germany. The customs bill is identical at every EU border; Rotterdam is the gateway the cars arrive through.
Netherlands EV Import Landed Cost