Moving from China to Belgium? Shipping Furniture & Personal Effects to Belgium?
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Belgian culture involves both the aspects shared by all Belgians regardless of the language they speak, and the differences between the main cultural communities: the Dutch-speaking Flemish and the French-speakers Walloons. Most Belgians view their culture as an integral part of European culture.
However, members of each of the two main linguistic groups generally make their cultural choices from within their own community, and then, when going beyond, the Flemish draw intensively from both the English-speaking culture(which dominates sciences, professional life and most news media) and the Netherlands, whereas French-speakers focus on cultural life in France and elsewhere in the French-speaking world, and less outside.
Belgian ethnic minorities, such as the Jews who have formed a component of Flemish culture – in particular that of Antwerp – for over five hundred years, have different cultures. Different cultures make this country a unique one. Festivals generated from different cultures will fulfill your life there and Belgian beers are also something you would look forward to.
When it comes to moving to Belgium, there is a process that is long established and RapidWorld is able to help you resolve any issues. From arranging visas, finding properties and school places, to helping you decide what to take, packing it and shipping it to your new home, you won’t be alone. Our services cover whole China span including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Xiamen, Jinan, Nanchang, Changchun, Harbin, etc. We can move you to everywhere in Belgium including Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, Mons, Mechelen, etc. Here below are some important information regarding moving personal used household goods and effects to Belgium. Please feel free to contact us should you have any question.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following is not permitted into Belgium and if included in shipments will result in seizure of all prohibited items and possible legal penalties against the shipper:
- Birds, feathers and poultry products
- Dairy products
- Food
- Straw and hay packing/stuffing and straw ornaments
- Drugs of any kind including DHEA’s, narcotics, hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, tranquillizers and steroids.
- Pine cones, mainly found on Christmas decorations.
- Ivory products
- Weapons including firearms or parts, ammunition, replica firearms, spring bladed knives, daggers, knuckle dusters, swords and martial arts equipment.
- Exposed cinematographic (movie) film or videotape depicting death or pornographic material involving children or animals.
- Medicines (whether prescribed by a medical practitioner or not) including herbal.
RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Avoid sending food items, liquid items, cosmetics, alcohol
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
EXPATRIATES from Outside of EU
- Clear copy of passport
- Packing list (provided by us)
- Certificate of residence / Model 2, to obtain at the townhall
- Proof of living abroad for 12 months (this can be any document from town hall at origin, utility bills showing start date and end date just before removal, with 12 months interval, notary act, house lease or title, statement from employer, always mentioning dates please)
- Work contract in Belgium
- Import declaration (provided by us)
EUROPEAN CITIZENS MOVING FROM OUTSIDE OF EU
- Clear copy of passport
- Packing list (provided by us)
- Certificate of residence / Model 2, to obtain at the townhall
- Proof of living abroad for 12 months (this can be any document from town hall at origin, utility bills showing start date and end date just before removal, with 12 months interval, notary act, house lease or title, statement from employer, always mentioning dates please)
- Import declaration (provided by us)
**UNDER BOND CLEARANCE
If one or more documents are missing upon arrival of shipment, a deposit will have to be paid at customs authorities, via us. Deposit is 21% VAT + 10% duties on a declared value (mostly 100€ per m3 hhg) or as per decision of customs. The deposit will be reimbursed after completion of import file , minus advance of funds (1,5% per month on advanced amount). If the file is not complete within 12 months after importation of hhg, the deposit is lost and customer can be persued by customs authorities for false declaration + fine.
DIPLOMATS
- 136F document from the embassy, consulate or official authority.
- NATO and some other organisations have their own unique document for duty free importation of HHG.
CLEARANCE PROCEDURES
Customs clearance times
| Air Shipments | Surface Shipment (FCL) | Surface Shipment (LCL) |
| 2-3 working days | 3-5 working days | 5-7 working days |
| Above times are estimates only and on the basis that all required documents are available and in order. Actual time for customs clearance may be subject to change. For more information please contact destination office. |
Customs and quarantine procedures
Customs in Belgium are relatively easy going. They usually would not physically inspect your goods which is why the customs clearance takes relatively shorter time than most of the countries. However, increasing terrorism risks in Belgium and rest of the Europe may force the customs authorities to reinforce the customs process. As such, more and more inspection would be expected and there would additional costs associated with the customs inspections.
| Above times are estimates only and on the basis that all required documents are available and in order. Actual time for customs clearance may be subject to change. For more information please contact RapidWorld. |
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