EU import clearance
Import declarations lodged with Belgian customs for goods released into free circulation in the EU.
- Declarations lodged before arrival
- Tariff classification (HS / CN codes)
- Duty, anti-dumping and import VAT calculated
Customs clearance in Belgium
Clear your China imports into the EU, by air and sea.
Benley lodges your EU import declaration in Belgium, calculates duty and import VAT before your goods arrive, and gets them released for delivery anywhere in the EU.
BRU Brussels Airport
LGG Liège Airport
BEANR Port of Antwerp-Bruges
1 July 2026EU RULE CHANGE
The €150 duty exemption has ended
Low-value consignments into the EU no longer enter duty-free. Until 1 July 2028, a flat customs duty of €3 per item applies to goods in consignments worth up to €150, including IOSS shipments. Import VAT still applies as before. We handle the declaration and tell you what is due before the goods arrive.
Our services
Clearance first, freight when you need it
Customs clearance in Belgium is our core service. Use your own forwarder, or let us move the goods from China as well.
Air freight clearance
Clearance for air cargo and e-commerce consignments arriving at Brussels Airport and Liège Airport.
Sea freight clearance
FCL and LCL container clearance at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, with release to haulage.
Fiscal representation
For non-EU sellers: we act as your Belgian fiscal representative, so you can import in your own name and defer import VAT with an ET 14.000 licence.
Export & transit
Export declarations out of Belgium and T1 transit documents for goods moving under customs control.
Freight from China
Optional air and sea freight from China to Belgium, booked and cleared by one team.
Air & sea
Three Belgian gateways into the EU
Goods cleared in Belgium are in free circulation and can move to customers in any EU member state.
LGG · Air
Liège Airport
One of Europe's busiest cargo airports and a main entry point for e-commerce parcels from China.
BRU · Air
Brussels Airport
Air cargo hub in the centre of Belgium, close to our office in Anderlecht.
BEANR · Sea
Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Europe's second-largest port, with direct container services from Chinese ports.
How it works
From sign-up to release
Set up your account once. After that, every shipment follows the same five steps.
Open an account
Send your business registration, director ID and proof that you own your online store.
Get your EORI
You need an EU EORI number to import. If you don't have one yet, we help you apply.
Send documents
Upload the commercial invoice, packing list and air waybill or bill of lading.
We lodge early
We classify the goods, calculate duty and VAT, and lodge the declaration before arrival.
Released
Goods are released by customs and handed to your carrier for delivery in the EU.
Documents per shipment:
Commercial invoice
Packing list
AWB / B/L
EU EORI
Certificates (CE, if required)
Who we work with
Built for goods coming from China
China-based marketplace sellers
Sellers shipping stock or parcels to EU customers who need a reliable clearance partner in the EU.
EU importers and brands
Businesses buying from Chinese factories who want duty and VAT worked out before goods land.
Freight forwarders
Forwarders and consolidators who need a customs broker in Belgium for air and sea arrivals.
FAQ
Common questions
Can a company outside the EU import into Belgium?
Yes. You need an EU EORI number, and for VAT purposes a non-EU company importing in its own name usually appoints a Belgian fiscal representative. We act as your fiscal representative and help you get your EORI.
What is the ET 14.000 licence?
It is a Belgian licence that lets you account for import VAT in your VAT return instead of paying it at the border. It removes the need to pre-finance import VAT on every shipment.
What changed for low-value parcels in 2026?
From 1 July 2026 the €150 customs duty exemption no longer applies. A temporary flat duty of €3 per item applies to goods in consignments worth up to €150 until 1 July 2028.
Do I have to use your freight service?
No. Customs clearance is our core service. You can keep your current forwarder and send us the shipping documents.
How do I get a price?
Send us the route, the type of goods and your expected monthly volume using the form below, and we will reply with a quote.
Contact
Request a quote
Tell us about your shipments and we will come back to you with a price.
- info@benleycustoms.eu
- Office
- Chaussée de Mons 814/A
1070 Anderlecht
Belgium