Medicines and medical devices
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled/prescription medicine | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Personal-use medicine | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Personal-use medicines (non-controlled) | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Narcotic and psychotropic medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Narcotic or psychotropic medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic substances | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| External-use medicine (personal use) | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Personal-use cosmetics (each item) | Allowed | 430 EUR | — | Not required |
| Medicine containing stimulant raw materials | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Personal medical device | Allowed | 430 EUR | — | Not required |
| Dietary supplements and sports nutrition | Allowed | 430 EUR | — | Not required |
| Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
- 12 Proces fysiek toezicht geneesmiddelen Dutch Customs (Douane) · May 8, 2025
- Medicines Dutch Customs · Oct 23, 2025
- Belasting betalen over aankopen uit het buitenland Douane Nederland · Jul 1, 2026
- Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement of 14 June 1985, Article 75 Council of the European Union (EUR-Lex, Schengen acquis) · Sep 22, 2000
- Medicijnen Douane Nederland · Jul 27, 2026
- Verdovende middelen (drugs) Douane Nederland · Jul 14, 2026
- Paying tax on purchases made abroad Dutch Customs · Jul 14, 2026