Customs Clearance for Fruits & Vegetables to and from United States
Our customs team handles the complete customs clearance for Fruits & Vegetables to and from United States. AEO-F certified, experienced with specific permits, certificates, and origin documents for this combination.
Shipments of Fruits & Vegetables concerning United States have specific customs considerations. On one side are the product-specific rules for Fruits & Vegetables (HS codes, certificates, possibly DGR). On the other side: the trade regime between the EU and United States (Derde land zonder akkoord) determines which import duties and origin documents apply.
Below you will read the combination: what specifically applies to Fruits & Vegetables, plus what specifically applies to United States, plus how Aircargo.nl handles this combination daily.
Specific Rules for Fruits & Vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables are subject to the plant passport scheme and the Common Health Entry Document (CHED) upon import. The NVWA inspects every shipment from risk countries. Additional measures apply for citrus, grapes, and brassicas to prevent Xanthomonas and other quarantine organisms. Arrival and customs declaration must be coordinated as tightly as possible to minimize freshness loss.
HS Code Examples:
Fresh vegetables — chapter 07: 0702.00 tomatoes, 0703.10 onions, 0704.90 cabbage. Fruit — chapter 08: 0803.90 bananas, 0805.10 oranges, 0806.10 grapes, 0808.10 apples. Some codes have seasonal import duties (variable tariffs according to GMO regulation).
Specific Rules for United States
Major trading partner of the EU without a free trade agreement. From the US to the EU: standard MFN tariffs plus possible anti-dumping duties on steel and aluminum. Sanctions on specific entities via OFAC. For exports to the US, specific US Customs requirements apply: AES filing for shipments over $2,500 or license-controlled goods, ITAR for military and dual-use items.
Typical Documents:
Commercial invoice, packing list, Air Waybill, EORI on the EU side, ITN (Internal Transaction Number) for export to the US, AES filing where applicable, dual-use export license if relevant.
Import Duties and Fees for Fruits & Vegetables from United States
Import duties on fresh fruits and vegetables are highly variable and often seasonal. Many products feature an entry price system under the GMO regulation—specific tariffs apply below a minimum price. Tropical fruits (bananas, pineapples): 0-176 EUR per 1000kg. From LDC or GSP countries often 0%. VAT: 9%.
Under which regime: United States falls under the “Derde land zonder akkoord”. Origin document for preferential tariff: factuurverklaring. We calculate exactly what you owe in advance and prepare the correct origin document.
ACE (Approved Consignee) is crucial for fast clearance at Schiphol. DPO (Deferred Payment) helps importers with daily volumes to pay import duties in bulk. CGU covers the guarantee.
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FAQ on Fruits & Vegetables United States
How long does customs clearance take for Fruits & Vegetables from United States?
With correct documentation, release usually follows within a few hours at Schiphol. For United States shipments, we expect 4-6 hours at Schiphol; export AES filing 2-24 hours before departure. Additional inspections (phytosanitary, veterinary, NVWA) may require extra time for Fruits & Vegetables — we notify you in advance to minimize waiting times.
What documents do I need for Fruits & Vegetables United States?
For Fruits & Vegetables: see the product-specific certificates above. For United States: see typical documents above. The combination means we gather both sets and coordinate them. You provide the commercial invoice, packing list, and any certificates — we validate and file the declaration.
Can I pay import duties for this flow on a grouped basis?
Yes. Under our DPO permit (Deferred Payment), you can pay import duties and VAT for Fruits & Vegetables from United States on a grouped basis — monthly instead of per shipment.
Which origin document do I use for a preferential tariff?
factuurverklaring. We prepare this document under our authorization as customs broker, provided the origin rules (including product-specific rules for Fruits & Vegetables) are met.
How does your service work in practice?
We provide complete handling: pre-lodgement, import declaration (DMS), any NVWA notifications for Fruits & Vegetables, and payment processing under DPO if desired. You get one point of contact for the entire process.
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