This is plant health
compliance for EU imports

Phytosanitary declarations apply to plants, plant products and other regulated goods entering the EU that are subject to plant health controls. We coordinate the required documentation and inspection steps with the competent authorities, so customs processing and release can proceed in a controlled and compliant way.

Coordination of phytosanitary declarations and inspection procedures

Accurate handling of phytosanitary certificates and entry documentation

Assessment of whether consignments fall under EU plant health regulation.

Up-to-date knowledge of EU plant health import requirements

Regulated plants and plant products require prior validation

Plant health as a
condition for import

For regulated plants and plant products, release is conditional on plant health compliance in addition to customs formalities. This means consignments can be selected for official controls at the point of entry, starting with document checks and, where required, identity and physical inspection.

A phytosanitary certificate is often required for entry, issued by the exporting country’s plant protection authority and confirming compliance with EU plant health requirements.

In the Netherlands, these controls are coordinated through the competent authority and linked to the EU documentation flow. If documentation, notification timing or inspection planning is not aligned with the logistics flow, consignments can be held, which affects continuity and cost, especially for time-sensitive goods.

Documentation and inspection must align

Phytosanitary compliance within the import process

Phytosanitary declarations operate within the EU’s plant health framework and official control system for imports. Release depends on complete documentation, timely submission of entry information and coordination with inspection capacity at the relevant control point.

Phytosanitary entry documentation is registered through TRACES, the European Commission’s online platform used to manage official animal and plant health certification and related entry documents. This supports structured submission, verification and decision-making prior to release.

We manage phytosanitary declarations as an integrated part of the import process. This includes ensuring that certificates and consignment data align, that the correct entry documentation is created, and that the plant health control step is coordinated so customs procedures can continue without avoidable interruption.

This is oversight across
your customs activities

NLD Customs operates independently, organising declarations and regulatory procedures within a structured compliance approach. Through direct system integration and continuous awareness of legislative developments, customs processes remain transparent, consistent and aligned with current requirements.

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Import declarations

Handling of import declarations that determine the customs treatment, duties and conditions for goods entering the EU.

Export declarations

Handling of import declarations that determine the customs treatment, duties and conditions for goods entering the EU.

Transit T1

Management of transit procedures that allow goods to move under customs control while maintaining oversight.

Fiscal representation

Support for VAT obligations when trading within the EU without local establishment, aligned with customs processes.

Veterinary declarations

Coordination of veterinary documentation and controls for regulated animal products entering or leaving the EU.

Origin documentation

Origin documentation and invoice legalization handled efficiently through the Chamber of Commerce.
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