BELGIUM

PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS

 Drugs and narcotics. Firearms require a special permit.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS 

 (APPLICABLE TO NON-EEC MOVES ONLY)

Used household goods and personal effects may be imported duty-free into Belgium provided that they have been in the owner's possession and used abroad for at least six months.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Photostat copy of passport showing picture and signature.
• Non-valued inventory list or packing list in English, French or German signed in original by customer.
• Signed questionnaire confirming all household goods are for personal use and owned more than 6 months
• Copy town hall registration or substitute: a provisional registration - attestation of arrival (aankomstattest/attestation d'arriv�e) from the Belgian commune of residence.
• Copy letter of employment and/or any other documents proving that client lived at least one year in country of departure prior to his arrival in Belgium.
• For returning Belgian citizens only: also a certificate of change of residence from the last Belgian commune of departure.
• Original or Express ocean bill of lading or airway bill.
• For diplomatic shipments only: customs form 136F and diplomatic attestation.

Cars and Motorcycles:

Duty free import will be allowed if importer was using vehicle at least 6 months before change of residence.  The vehicle must be mentioned on the inventory list with full technical specifications (make, model, plate no., chassis no., year of construction, etc.).  The following documents are required if it is not a diplomatic shipment:

�         title of registration / proof of insurance / purchase invoice

�         Photostat copy of passport showing picture and signature

�         Copy of letter of employment and / or any other documents proving that client has lived at least one year in country of departure prior to his arrival in Belgium

�         Copy of town hall registration or Belgian ID card mentioning the address. 

�         If the shipment is a diplomatic shipment a 136F form is only required.

Wine and Liquor:

A detailed valued inventory list is required.  Import duties and VAT will be due.

Pets:

A rabies vaccination certificate dated at least 30 days and not more than 1 year prior to entry is required.

New goods:

A detailed list and purchase invoices are required.  Import duties and VAT will be due.

Important: This information is intended for general guidance and all T.I.M.N. members are entitled to reproduce this information and any contributions are welcomed.  T.I.M.N. cannot however take responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage that may occur from its use.  As such it is advisable to contact the nearest customs office for Belgium for full and current information prior to importation.