Box Shipping - Customs Regulations in Belgium

Customs Regulations in Belgium

Foreigners without a Certificate of Residence in Belgium must pay a warranty of 10% for Customs duties plus 21% VAT plus BFRS 500 to cover any possible fines.

All used household goods may be imported in several separate shipments; however, the declaration of duty-free entry must be completed for all shipments at the time of the first importation.

The dutiable/restricted items are as follows: alcohol, tobacco products and foodstuffs; new items (less than six months old) subject to duty; firearms and weapons (subject to a special license); electronic/electrical equipment/appliances coming from non-European countries may require modifications in order to use them in Belgium; telephones and fax machines generally do not need modifications, but do require approval by Customs; plants and vegetable products must have Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Ministry of Agriculture in the country of origin; presents and souvenirs subject to duty.

Items that are prohibited to import: ivory and other animal products; complete list must be obtained by customer from Belgian Consulate in advance of packing of shipment; drugs and narcotics.

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