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Home » Reader question » Reader question: Can I import fresh vegetables and dried squid?
Dear readers,
I'm going on holiday in Thailand soon, now a Thai lady asks me if I want to buy fresh vegetables and dried squid on the last day and take it with me to the Netherlands.
Does anyone know if this is allowed to take or import into the Netherlands?
Yours faithfully,
Leon
You can take as much fruit and vegetables as you want.
Meat is not allowed, but I don't know dried fish.
Been checked several times at Schiphol never been a problem. John
Google is usually really handier than a forum (unless you are a clumsy googler there is a clumsy googler on your forum :-))
https://www.nvwa.nl/onderwerpen/regels-voor-ondernemers-dier/dossier/reizigers-en-bagage/voedsel/groenten-en-fruit
Well, I dare not tell you, but what I can tell you is that all Thai ladies bring food back to the Netherlands. Last September 2014 we even had an almost full suitcase haha.
So I would just take it with me but pack it very well, especially the squid that smells pretty good 😉
Enjoy your trip to Thailand!
Rik
Read on the website of the customs: customs.nl
and also on:
https://www.nvwa.nl/onderwerpen/regels-voor-ondernemers-dier/dossier/reizigers-en-bagage/voedsel
http://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/belastingdienst/prive/douane/reisbagage/vanuit_een_niet_eu_land/ik_reis_vanuit_een_niet_eu_land_naar_nederland
never had any problems at the border, vegetables and dried fish and squid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NET4X7QFiiE
http://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/campagnes/landingspaginas/prive/reizigers/reizigers
Eighteen months ago I was checked by customs at Schiphol. The dried pork and beef, which can also be bought in abundance at Suvarnhabumi Airport for a hefty price, I was not allowed to import and was confiscated, but the dried fruit, dried squid and dried shrimps, which I also had in my suitcase if I could take it with me. I didn't have fresh vegetables with me, but I did have fresh fruit (mango and lamyai) and that was no problem at all.
Why don't you ask customs? Even have a phone number for that: 0800 0143 and free
There is an app from the tax authorities about what you can or cannot take with you. It is called “Customs travel”. More info on http://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/standaard_functies/prive/contact/andere_onderwerpen/apps_voor_uw_mobiele_telefoon/is_dit_ok
Dear Leon,
You are certainly not allowed to bring dried fish.
What you can take with you? is extensively described on Thailand blog, and on the site of Greenwood.
Incidentally, there are excellent Thai shops in the Netherlands, where you can even order one line.
Personally, I think it's a bit of a vacation to do my shopping there.
Maybe an idea for your knowledge.
Greetings and success.
The last time we came back from Thailand (April 2015), we brought at least 45 kg of food, also in hand luggage. Checked by customs, at Schiphol, and no problems. The customs officer even asked if I was going to start a toko 😉 The only thing that can't be taken is goods that can spoil. Think of meat, fish, etc.
Take a look at the customs site, where you can find the information you need.
Just as Francois indicates, don't be fooled by the reactions and look at the customs site.
Sometimes there are actions from customs and yes then it's a shame about your food.
Just don't bring anything with you, there is an import ban on a number of vegetables and dried fish is also not welcome. Moreover, everything is available in the Netherlands, although most "Thai" vegetables come from Vietnam! Incidentally, there are hefty fines on the import of unwanted vegetables!
And don't be fooled by a smile or the comment my girlfriend did it too and without any problems. I have been married to a Thai woman for years and we never bring food from Thailand.