Why do I have to pay customs formalities on all shipments from outside the EU worth more than €150?

For purchases outside the EU with a value of €150 or more, the online shop is not allowed to collect the VAT. This must be done on arrival in Belgium. That is why, in addition to VAT and any import duties, you also have to pay customs formalities for the clearance of your shipment. For this type of shipment the cost is €40.

An example:

You buy a piece of jewellery for €160 outside the EU. In addition to this, you will have to pay:

  • Import costs: €40
  • VAT (21%): €41.79

This brings the total cost of the piece of jewellery to €241.79 (= €160 + €40 + €41.79)

My mail is being delivered, but not in my letterbox. What can I do?
We are sorry that our postman did not place your mail in your letterbox. The best way to report this is via the online form at the bottom of this page. We will ask for your contact details so that we can talk to the right postman about this.
How much does it cost to send a postcard from outside Belgium?
All cards made in the Mobile Postcard app are printed and sent from Belgium. Cards for a destination in Belgium are sent at domestic rates. For cards that are destined for other countries, you pay international rates. Take a look at all our rates under the menu option 'Cards and envelopes'.
Why can my letter or card be returned?
The most common reasons for returning a letter are:
  • The letter does not have a stamp.
  • The letter does not have enough stamps.
  • The letter contains an incorrect address.
The reason why your card or letter was retuned is written on the red sticker.

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My mail is being delivered, but not in my letterbox. What can I do?
We are sorry that our postman did not place your mail in your letterbox. The best way to report this is via the online form at the bottom of this page. We will ask for your contact details so that we can talk to the right postman about this.
How much does it cost to send a postcard from outside Belgium?
All cards made in the Mobile Postcard app are printed and sent from Belgium. Cards for a destination in Belgium are sent at domestic rates. For cards that are destined for other countries, you pay international rates. Take a look at all our rates under the menu option 'Cards and envelopes'.
Why can my letter or card be returned?
The most common reasons for returning a letter are:
  • The letter does not have a stamp.
  • The letter does not have enough stamps.
  • The letter contains an incorrect address.
The reason why your card or letter was retuned is written on the red sticker.