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If Track & Trace indicates that bpost has received your shipment, you will receive it within a maximum of 5 working days. If the shipment has not arrived after 10 working days, you can file a complaint with the sender. The sender can decide whether to refund the purchase (partially) or reship your order. As there is no tracking of the shipment, there is no compensation possible from bpost.
, Tip:
, when buying outside the EU, always opt for a tracked shipment and preferably buy from webshops that ask you to pay VAT in advance. This limits your costs and risks (import costs cannot be recovered in case of loss or damage) and speeds up the delivery time.
I disagree with the import costs. What can I do?
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Residential
Paying import costs is a legal obligation when you order something from outside the EU. In addition to paying, you have the following options:
, I agree to pay but disagree with the amount
, The calculated import costs are based on the estimated value of the contents (based on the invoice), the official VAT rates and the customs duties applicable on the goods being shipped. If you can prove that the value was not estimated correctly, you can request a recalculation. In some cases, shipments are exempt from VAT and customs duties. You can request a recalculation in the following cases: shipments sent as a gift a diplomat receives a shipment a shipment is reimported Enter the barcode of your shipment into Track & Trace or the My bpost app. You will find the dispute form above the payment button. Once we receive your request, the payment deadline will be cancelled. Your request will be reviewed and either accepted or declined. You will be able to see the result in Track & Trace and in the My bpost app, and you will receive a new payment request with a payment deadline. If the shipment can be imported free of charge, you will be notified. The shipment is then presented to Belgian customs for clearance.
, I refuse to pay the import costs
, If you refuse to pay the import costs, we will not be able to deliver your shipment and it will be returned to sender. You can contact the sender to see if the purchase value can be fully or partially refunded to you. You can refuse to pay online. To do so, enter the barcode of your shipment via Track & Trace or the My bpost app. You will find the 'refuse' button next to the payment button.
The My bpost app will not be able to connect to the bbox locker if: Your smartphone does not have access to your location and/or Bluetooth on your smartphone is not enabled. You are not standing in front of the correct bbox. Always check the exact address and number of the bbox in the e-mail you have received from us (sometimes there are 2 bbox lockers in the same street). Your parcel has been returned to the sender. This happens when you do not pick up your parcel after 5 working days. You can always find the latest pick-up date in the e-mail you have received from us (or in the My bpost app).
My parcel is from outside the EU. What process does it have to go through before I can receive it?
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Residential
When a parcel from outside the European Union arrives in Belgium, it is handed over to the bpost customs clearance service, which prepares it for customs clearance. The process is as follows:
, 1. Clearance of the parcel
, If VAT on your parcel has been paid in advance via the webshop, it will be immediately handed over to customs. If not, it will be cleared through customs first. This includes the calculation of customs duties, VAT and any other fees (like anti-dumping duties and environmental duties). As of July 1, 2021, this applies to all shipments, regardless of their value. More information about the customs rules. As the recipient, you must pay these import costs in advance via the My bpost app or via Track & Trace. You will receive an email, text message or letter with a payment invitation.
, 2. Security check
, Customs performs a security check on all goods arriving in Belgium from outside the European Union. Customs checks whether the goods can be imported to Belgium. If not (e.g. counterfeit goods, weapons or medicine), customs blocks your parcel. If your shipment is subject to inspection, please allow for an additional 3 to 7 days.
, 3. Delivery of the parcel
, As soon as customs clears the goods, bpost takes care of delivery. Bear in mind that the whole process can take several days. You can track the status of your parcel via Track & Trace. You will be notified if any further formalities need to be completed.
What if I am not at home when the postman delivers my parcel?
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Residential
You can set your delivery preferences to tell us where a parcel should be left if you are not at home. You can choose from the following parcel delivery options: In a safe place around your home At a neighbour At a Pick-up point Straight to a Parcel Locker. (The postman will not try to deliver to your home first.) You can set your delivery preferences for all your bpost parcels or just for individual parcels. Additional options when your parcel is on its way When your parcel is on its way, you’ll get an email or an app notification stating the delivery date and location. You have various options: Have the parcel delivered to another address in your neighbourhood Postpone delivery by one working day I have not yet set any delivery preferences If you haven’t yet set your delivery preferences, we will generally try to leave your parcel at a neighbour or in a safe place by your home. If we cannot do this, we’ll let you know where you can pick up your parcel: Digitally in the My bpost app or in Track & Trace , if we know your email address. By means of a failed delivery notification if we cannot reach you digitally. In this case your parcel will not be available immediately. You or someone else can pick up your parcel within 14 calendar days. I have set delivery preferences In this case your parcel will be delivered in accordance with your preferences. For full details of your parcel and its whereabouts, see our emails, the My bpost app or Track & Trace .
How are import costs calculated?
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Residential
The costs to import goods from outside the EU consist of 3 parts:
, VAT
, For all goods coming from outside the EU, a percentage of VAT on the value of the goods must be paid. This percentage varies between 6% (books) and 21% (electronic products). Please note that the VAT due for importing goods is calculated not only on the price you paid to the seller but also on certain additional costs such as shipping costs and the administrative fee charged by bpost for completing customs formalities.
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, Custom duties
, For certain categories of goods you have to pay customs duties. These are also represented by a percentage. For some goods (e.g. jeans), you pay up to 12% duty. For other goods you do not pay duty (e.g. books).
, Customs formalities or administrative fees
, The bpost customs clearance service charges administrative fees for the costs incurred during the import procedure if: the VAT was not paid in advance in a registered online shop (Import One-Stop Shop or IOSS) the value of the goods is more than €150 These costs include: the calculation of import taxes transferring the taxes to the government requesting additional missing information (e.g. licenses or invoices) storage costs From 1st January 2025, bpost will charge the following fees for customs formalities: 0 euro for private shipments with a value of up to €45. In this case, the sender has to prove that the shipment is a gift. (Please note: alcoholic products, perfume, toilet water, tobacco and tobacco products are subject to fees, even if they are gifts). 19.5 euros for customs formalities regarding non-exempted items with a maximum value of 150 euros. 40 euros for customs formalities regarding non-exempted items with a value over 150 euros.
, A numerical example
, Purchase of a T-shirt on a website in the United States of America Value incl. shipping costs: 40 euros Cost of customs formalities: 19.5 euros Import duties: 0 euros (because < 150 euros) Applicable VAT rate: 21% Measure of charge for VAT: 40 euros + 19.5 euros = 59.5 euros VAT amount due: 59.5 * 21% = 12.50 euros Payable to bpost: 32 euros (VAT: 12.50 euros + customs formalities: 19.5 euros)
, Total cost of your purchase: 40 euros (T-shirt) + 19.5 euros (customs formalities) + 12.50 euros (VAT) = 72 euros
, More information on the applicable tax rates and on how to calculate the import costs . TIP! Are you shopping in a non-EU webshop and want to avoid extra costs? If your shopping basket states that VAT is included, then you’re safe! You won’t have to pay any costs later.
My parcel seems to be stuck somewhere. It has not moved for a while on Track & Trace.
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Residential
If your parcel was not delivered, check the status of your shipment via Track & Trace or the My bpost app first. If the status of your parcel has not changed for a while (at least 5 workdays for shipments to a neighbouring country, at least 10 workdays for the United Kingdom and all other countries), ask the sender to contact our customer service. Only the sender of your parcel can submit a complaint. Why do I have to contact the sender? Only the sender of your parcel can submit a complaint about a parcel that is not delivered. The sender will look for a solution together with bpost. If you are the sender, please contact our customer service via the online form . This way you can immediately provide all the necessary information and documents to process your file.
My parcel is lost. What do I do now?
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Residential
We recommend that you contact the sender if: The status of your your parcel remains unchanged for several workdays (at least 5 workdays for shipments to a neighbouring country, at least 10 workdays for the United Kingdom and all other countries). Track & Trace mentions the status ‘delivered’ but you cannot find the parcel anywhere. The sender can work with you to see what the best solution is for your order. Most senders have permanent agreements with bpost regarding lost parcels. Only the sender can submit a complaint regarding a lost parcel because the sender pays bpost for the shipment. If you are the sender, please contact our customer service. It is best to do this via the online form at the bottom of this page. This way, you can immediately provide us with all the necessary information to start an investigation.
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