Netherlands tightens grip on settlement products.. ban extends to passengers' luggage

A new ban on importing products from Israeli settlements has come into effect in the Netherlands as of September 22, covering commercial imports and products carried by passengers in their personal luggage. The ban applies even to items for personal use, gifts, or souvenirs, and the purchase date does not affect its enforcement. The measure includes passengers arriving directly or via other European countries.

A new ban on importing products from Israeli settlements has come into effect in the Netherlands as of September 22, 2026. The ban extends to commercial imports as well as products carried by passengers in their personal luggage. According to the Dutch customs authority, the ban applies even to items intended for personal use, gifts, or souvenirs, and the date of purchase does not affect the application of the decision, as it includes products purchased before the ban took effect. The measure is not limited to passengers arriving directly in the Netherlands but also includes those arriving via another European Union country. The Dutch customs authority has published special guidelines for passengers, urging them to observe the new restrictions.