Airfreight receiving from United States

Our team coordinates professional airfreight import from United States to the Netherlands. Arrival at Schiphol, with full customs clearance and fast delivery.

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Import from United States — in brief

Import from United States (North America, North America). Flight time approximately 9 hours to Amsterdam Schiphol. Trade zone: buiten-eu. Customs complexity at clearance: gemiddeld.

Continent: North America
Region: North America
Flight time to AMS: 9 hours
Trade zone: buiten-eu
Customs complexity: gemiddeld
Currency: USD
Timezone: UTC−5
Language: English

As a specialized airfreight agent AirCargo.nl guides daily import shipments from North America. United States is an important origin for airfreight to the Netherlands.

Our team takes care of the full import procedure: from coordination with our agent on site in United States, including customs clearance at Schiphol and delivery to your address. We monitor every shipment realtime.

Import customs — clearance United States

Import from United States requires customs clearance upon entry into the EU. Aircargo.nl is AEO-certified and manages the full import declaration. There are import duties and VAT due — we calculate the exact costs in advance. Customs complexity: gemiddeld.

The process of airfreight import from United States works

Quote & coordination

You will receive a quote within 4 hours. After booking, our team coordinates with the agent in the destination country for pickup and local export handling.

Flight & monitoring

The shipment flies from the country of origin to Schiphol. We monitor the flight and inform you about the expected arrival time.

Customs clearance

Upon arrival at Schiphol, our AEO-certified customs department handles clearance. Faster thanks to our AEO status.

Delivery

After clearance, we deliver your shipment to your address in the Netherlands or the Benelux. Same day or next business day.

Why choose Aircargo.nl for import from United States

Worldwide network of reliable agents — also in the destination country
AEO-certified — faster customs clearance at Schiphol
Delivery throughout the Netherlands and the Benelux
Personal contact person — no call center
Track & trace from pickup to delivery
Expertise in DGR, refrigerated shipments, pharmaceuticals, and valuable cargo

Highly requested products from United States

Frequently asked questions about import from United States

How long does import by airfreight take?

Lead time depends on origin. Including clearance and delivery, total delivery time is usually 3–5 working days.

What does airfreight import cost?

Import costs depend on weight, volume, and type of goods. Additionally, import duties and VAT are due. We calculate total costs in advance in our quote.

Does Aircargo.nl also handle customs clearance?

Yes, our AEO-certified customs department handles the full import declaration at Schiphol. This saves you time and reduces the risk of delays.

Can I track my import shipment?

Yes, every shipment is equipped with track & trace. You can follow the status in real time via our tracking system.

Does Aircargo.nl also deliver after clearance?

Yes, after customs clearance we deliver your shipment to any address in the Netherlands and the Benelux.

Receiving a shipment from United States?

Request a non-binding quote for airfreight import from United States. We respond on average within 4 hours.