Customs Regulations

BELGIUM CUSTOMS REGULATION
Posted on 04-Apr-2022

BELGIUM

Used Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents Required

Copy of passport showing photograph and signature
Original bill of lading (OBL)  / express release / air waybill (AWB) / Convention Relative Au Contract de Transport International de Marchandises Par Route (CMR)
Certificate of residence (Model 2)
Certificate for free entry (diplomats)
Letter of employment
Packing list
 

Specific Information

Certificate of residence (Model 2) issued by local Belgian town hall of the city of residence.
Letter of employment from the origin country or destination country stating that the owner of the goods has been employed outside the European Union for a period of at least 12 months.
If possible, the letter of employment from the origin country should include the beginning and ending dates of employment and beginning date of employment in Belgium.
Any other official documents from the embassy or the Consulate at origin stating that the owner of the goods has lived outside Belgium for the past 12 months should be included.

Motor Vehicles
Documents Required

Original registration card
Certificate of insurance from origin country
Copy of purchase invoice / sales contract / good faith declaration 
 

Specific Information

Purchase invoice / sales contract / good faith declaration from the owner of the goods must state that the vehicle has been in the owner of the goods’ possession for more than 6 months, the approximate current value and that the vehicle is not for resale.
Certificate of insurance from origin country must provide for coverage of over 6 months from date of departure of the vehicle.
Vehicle must be CE compliant or possible to be adapted to CE norms.
All documents for HHG must also be provided for vehicle shipments.

Pets
Documents Required

Vaccination record
Veterinary health certificate
 

Specific Information

Pets must be identifiable (tattoo or an electronic identification system) and vaccinated against rabies.

Restricted/Dutiable Items
Food
Ivory (CITES)
Stuffed animals / animal skins
Untreated wood
Plants
Alcohol (authorization from the territorial administration is required)
Tobacco and tobacco products
Coats, fur, and leather shoes made from protected animals (authorization from the territorial administration is required)

Prohibited Items
Firearms and ammunitions
Illegal drugs

Consignment Instructions
Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.