Customs declaration requirements for Belgium
Customs Declare produces the completed Single Administrative Document (SAD), via IDMS (imports) / AES (exports), under the EU Union Customs Code framework -- replaced PLDA, which is now backup-only for Belgium’s own customs authority, in French, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- Single Administrative Document (SAD), via IDMS (imports) / AES (exports), under the EU Union Customs Code framework -- replaced PLDA, which is now backup-only
- Issuing authority
- FPS Finance -- General Administration of Customs and Excise (GAC&E)
- Primary language
- French
- Accepted languages
- Dutch, French, English
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
- Source
Import requirements & restrictions
Chemical registration required
Import of chemical substances into the EU in quantities exceeding 1 metric tonne per year requires registration with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006, in force since 1 June 2007). A non-EU exporter/manufacturer must appoint an EU-based "Only Representative" to register on its behalf, or the EU-based importer of record is responsible for registering. EU-wide harmonised law.
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Import licensing required
Products covered by one of the EU's harmonised directives/regulations (electronics, machinery, toys, personal protective equipment, medical devices, and more) must bear the CE mark -- based on a conformity assessment and an EU Declaration of Conformity -- before import or sale anywhere in the EU/EEA (all 27 member states, plus Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein). EU-wide harmonised law, not decided per member state.
European Commission (EU-wide harmonised legislation)
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 21%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Belgium
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Belgium require?
Belgium’s import declaration is the Single Administrative Document (SAD), via IDMS (imports) / AES (exports), under the EU Union Customs Code framework -- replaced PLDA, which is now backup-only, issued by FPS Finance -- General Administration of Customs and Excise (GAC&E).
Which languages does Belgium accept on a customs declaration?
French; Dutch, French, English
What is the VAT rate on imports into Belgium?
The default VAT rate on record for Belgium is 21%.