The Netherlands market for Indian aluminium extrusions & profiles
EU CBAM definitive period started 1 Jan 2026: importers bringing in more than 50 t/yr of CBAM goods must be authorised declarants and buy certificates (sales from Feb 2027) for embedded emissions - expect requests for installation-level emissions data from the Indian mill/foundry.
Aluminium Extrusions & Profiles specification for Netherlands orders
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Alloys | 6063, 6061, 6082, 6005A; tempers T5/T6 (typical) |
| Tolerances | EN 755-9 / EN 12020 or ASTM B221 (typical) |
| Anodising | 10-25 µm, silver/bronze/black (AA10-AA25) (typical) |
| Powder coating | 60-80 µm; Qualicoat-class systems on request (typical) |
| Lengths | 5.8-6.0 m standard; cut-to-length on request (typical) |
Final values are agreed per contract and checked against the Netherlands requirements below, then confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Import requirements in Netherlands
| Requirement | Regulator | Document / registration |
|---|---|---|
| CE marking | Market surveillance authorities / Notified Bodies | CE DoC; EU Authorised Representative; GPSR responsible person |
| REACH | ECHA | Registration >=1 t/yr via Only Representative; SVHC art.33; Annex XVII restrictions |
| Fibre labelling & restricted substances | DG GROW / ECHA | Reg. 1007/2011 labelling; REACH Annex XVII (azo, Cr VI, APEO) |
General guidance as of November 2026. Confirm with your customs broker or the regulator before shipping. Final regulatory decisions require professional verification.
Shipping aluminium extrusions & profiles to Netherlands
Typical sea transit Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Rotterdam: 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days. Cape routing adds ~10 days (US DIA Jun-2024 figure cited on Wikipedia Red Sea crisis page)
Supply window: Indian aluminium extrusions & profiles is mainly produced or harvested Year-round; Year-round; US import-tariff windows drive timing. Allow 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days at sea plus 5–10 days for inspection, export clearance and Netherlands customs when you set delivery dates.
Container loading (estimate): 20' Not suitable for 6 m lengths (20' internal length ~5.9 m), 40' HC ~18-24 MT in 40' GP/HC.
Quoted on FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP; CIF Rotterdam is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in Netherlands
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven | Rotterdam / Antwerp (inland; ~100 km) · Eindhoven (EIN); Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) main int | Electronics & precision-engineering component buyers, IT/engineering services buyers, pharma/medtech distributors |
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to import aluminium extrusions & profiles into Netherlands?
Key requirements: CE marking — Market surveillance authorities / Notified Bodies (CE DoC; EU Authorised Representative; GPSR responsible person); REACH — ECHA (Registration >=1 t/yr via Only Representative; SVHC art.33; Annex XVII restrictions); Fibre labelling & restricted substances — DG GROW / ECHA (Reg. 1007/2011 labelling; REACH Annex XVII (azo, Cr VI, APEO)). Your customs broker confirms the full list for your HS line.
How long does shipping from India to Netherlands take?
Typically 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days port-to-port from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to Rotterdam, plus 5–10 days for stuffing, export clearance and destination clearance (estimates).
Does Netherlands have a trade agreement with India?
EU competence — India–EU FTA concluded 27 Jan 2026, not yet in force [S7][S8]; India graduated from EU GSP for 2026–2028 (Reg. (EU) 2025/1909) so MFN duties apply until the FTA enters into force (expected 2027) [06 §C.4] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
Which HS code applies to aluminium extrusions & profiles from India?
Usually HS 760429. Netherlands applies its own national tariff extension to the 6-digit code; confirm the full line with your broker.
Can you make our profile from a drawing?
Yes. A new die is made to your drawing (a one-time die cost), then trial extrusions are approved before bulk.
What does CBAM mean for profiles?
Aluminium profiles are CBAM goods. EU importers above the 50 t/yr threshold need embedded-emissions data from the producer and must buy certificates.
Do 6 m profiles fit in a 20' container?
No. A 20' box is about 5.9 m inside, so 6 m lengths need 40' containers.
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