CBAM compliance for fertiliser importers in the Netherlands
Rotterdam is Europe's largest port and the entry point for a huge share of EU CBAM-scope imports. Netherlands-established importers register with the NEa; Carbon Border makes it a 30-minute task. This page focuses on fertiliser shipments through Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Vlissingen.
Who needs to register
Any importer established in the Netherlands whose cumulative annual imports of CBAM-scope goods exceed 50 tonnes across all EORIs. Below the threshold, voluntary registration is strongly recommended — the ETS certificate price rises 15%+ per year through 2034, and unregistered importers face a €50/tCO₂ non-compliance penalty on top of the base liability.
Carbon Border generates every field on the Nederlandse Emissieautoriteit application; you review, sign, and submit.
Top HS codes for fertiliser imports through the Netherlands
| HS code | Category | Default intensity (tCO₂/t) | 2026 liability / 100 t |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3102 | Fertilisers | 2.20 | €20,056 |
| 3105 | Fertilisers | 2.00 | €18,233 |
| 2814 | Fertilisers | 2.40 | €21,879 |
| 2834 | Fertilisers | 1.60 | €14,586 |
Figures use the EU 2026 default intensity + 10% markup at €85/tCO₂ × 97.5% phase-in factor. Verified supplier data drops the markup to zero — usually a 15-25% saving.
Worked example
An importer shipping 100 tonnes of HS 3102 (Fertilisers) into the Netherlands in 2026 would owe:
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