When importing goods, you have to deal with customs formalities, regulations and taxes:

Importing from a country which is member of the EU
Import goods from EU member states is known as 'Intra-Community acquisition of goods'. There are no longer fiscal borders within the EU except for excise goods such as tobacco, alcoholic products, mineral oils, sugar and suger-based products. Products which come from any of the fifteen EU member states can be transported within the EU without any customs formalities. This means that you only have to deal with the Inland Revenue.

Import duties in case of importing from a country outside the EU ('third countries')
You have to pay VAT and import duties on all goods which you bring into the Netherlands, which stem from the so-called 'third countries'. Excise duties are also payable on products such as tobacco, alcoholic products, mineral oils, sugar and suger-based products.

For more information you can contact the International Trade Consultant: 
Contact information of all Chambers of Commerce.