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Import a Car from Netherlands

Complete guide 2026EU — No customs

The Netherlands is an interesting market, especially for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, thanks to Dutch tax incentives that generate a large supply of these vehicles.

EU
Status
€1,100–€1,600
Transport
BMW
Top import
21%
VAT Netherlands

Steps to import from Netherlands

  1. 1

    Search on marktplaats.nl or autotrack.nl

    The most popular Dutch car portals.

  2. 2

    Verify the APK (Dutch MOT)

    APK is the Dutch vehicle inspection. Must be current.

  3. 3

    Get the RDW export

    RDW is the Dutch traffic authority. The seller must handle the export.

  4. 4

    Transport by truck

    Car carrier from the Netherlands (€1,100–€1,600 to Spain).

  5. 5

    Register in Spain

    ITV + taxes + DGT.

Tips for importing from Netherlands

  • 1Netherlands has many second-hand Teslas and EVs due to tax incentives
  • 2High Dutch BPM taxes mean cars depreciate quickly
  • 3Marktplaats.nl is the Dutch equivalent of Craigslist/Gumtree
  • 4Watch for sea salt corrosion on coastal cars

Popular brands from Netherlands

BMWVolkswagenAudiTeslaVolvo

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