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Importing Cars to Belgium

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Belgium

Importing a used Japanese car to Belgium with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: -. Typical shipping time: RoRo (29-34 Days).

Year Restriction

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Destination Port

Antwerp and Zeebrugge

Time of Shipment

RoRo (29-34 Days)

Vessel Schedule

RoRo (Less than Bi-Monthly)

Shipping Line

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Inspection

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Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Belgium

Left Hand Drive Vehicles

Importation of left hand drive vehicles is allowed in the country.

Inspection

Used vehicles imported in the country are subjected to road-worthiness test, except if the importer is the owner abroad (Importer’s name should be on Foreign Registration Certificate).

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Belgium

Taxation in Belgium

Used vehicle imported in Belgium is subjected to duties and taxes. Import duties are calculated on the basis of the customs value and vehicle type. And VAT of 21% of the sum of the customs value, the import duties and any extra fees is also charged.

Exemption from customs duties and VAT is given on bringing a vehicle into Belgium from outside the EU as part of personal and household effects provided the owner must have lived outside the EU for at least the previous twelve months, have bought the car outside the EU and have driven it for at least six months prior to arrival, have already paid the VAT equivalent in another country, and must subsequently keep the vehicle for personal use for a minimum of twelve months following import.

Registration of vehicle

After customs clearance, application form for registration is given to the importer. The registration form should be sent to the Vehicle Registration Service (DIV) accompanied by the original foreign registration certificate and a copy of the purchase receipt.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Belgium

  • Copy of certificate of Title and Registration
  • Original Purchase Invoice
  • Original Bill of Lading
  • Certificate of insurance valid for at least 6 months prior to arrival in Belgium.
  • Driver's License & International Insurance Policy (green card)
  • License Plate – keeping original plates allows the vehicle to be driven pending naturalisation
  • Form IM/EU 4 – agreement not to dispose of the vehicle within 12 months of importation
  • The original foreign attestation of registration, or a complete and original foreign certificate of registration.
  • Documents proving the shipper has resided outside of Belgium for at least 12 months and that the shipper is transferring normal residence to Belgium.

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Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

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Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

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Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

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Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

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Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country