Belgium Importer of Record at a Glance:
Importer of Record
- If you’re looking to act as the Importer of Record in Belgium, you’ll need an EORI#
- If you cannot act as your own Importer of Record, FGX can provide Importer of Record services
IT Shipping & Logistics
- Shipments into Belgium take approximately a week or less for door-to-data center delivery
Importer of Record and Pre-Shipment Documentation
Importer of Record
Like other locations in Europe, utilizing Importer of Record services in Belgium is fairly common and uncomplicated. If you have a European entity with an import license, FGX can help you act as your own Importer of Record and assist in the VAT reclamation process once your shipment is finalized. If you are not eligible to act as your own Importer of Record or prefer to utilize an Importer of Record provider, FGX can provide our services as part of our supply-chain solution.
If you are acting as the importer in Belgium, with your Belgian EORI#, you will also need to complete a customs POA form.
EORI
You will need an EORI number for any imports into the EU. Your EORI number allows customs to track your shipment throughout Europe and is an extension of your VAT number. If you are acting as your own Importer of Record then you will need your own EORI number. Registering for your own VAT ID in Belgium will enable you to submit VAT reclamations on eligible imports. Please read our VAT reclamation article here for more information.
IT Shipping & Logistics
The shipping and logistics process is relatively quick. Airfreight takes three to four days, customs clearance takes about one to two days, and last-mile delivery within metro areas is next-day. If you have a knowledgeable supply-chain provider you should be able to complete your shipment, end-to-end, within a week or less.
FGX manages all of our client’s shipments door-to-door (or door-to-datacenter). This case study showcases how we navigated IT logistics and importation into Belgium at the time that it was written. Regulations and challenges are constantly changing and exact shipping requirements may have changed. To learn more about FGX and how our global shipping platform can help your company, reach out here.
