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Currently you cannot follow your letters and cards online with Track & Trace. That is because thy don't have a unique reference number or barcode. You cannot follow priority and non-priority mail sent to destinations inside or outside Belgium. If your mail does have a barcode, for example a parcel or registered Mail, then you can follow it online with Track & Trace.

What happens to my parcel after the postman takes it?

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Once the postman finishes their round, they bring your parcel to the nearest distribution centre. From there, your parcel is sorted and starts its journey to the recipient. You can follow the status of your parcel with Track & Trace and the My bpost app using your barcode.

Why wasn't my parcel delivered to a bbox locker?

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There can be different reasons why your parcel was not delivered to a bbox: The bbox was full or out of order due to a technical breakdown. Your parcel was too heavy or too large. Some parcels cannot be delivered to a bbox; these include Registered Mail (signature required) and parcels that require payment upon delivery. If we cannot deliver your parcel to a bbox, we will deliver it to a different Pick-Up Point close by. You will be informed with Track & Trace and the My bpost app.

My parcel arrived in Belgium. How long will my parcel remain at customs?

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This depends on where your parcel was sent. , My parcel comes from inside the European Union , Customs is authorised to check all shipments from inside the European Union. That usually involves suspect shipments from EU member states and shipments with excisable goods inside the European Community. Your parcel doesn't usually experience extra delays. , My parcel comes from outside the European Union , These parcels undergo an import procedure by default. The handling period depends on the following two factors: whether your parcel has enough information, such as the value and nature of the goods. (If that is not the case, you will receive a letter a few days later. In that case, the handling period is extended until you send the additional information). The customs clearance service of bpost checks whether VAT, customs fees or other duties have to be paid on your parcel. whether customs or other official authorities have to check your parcel. That is the case for medicine, plants and food, weapons, suspected counterfeit goods, etc. You can follow the status of your parcel online with Track & Trace and the My bpost app.

Can I attach stamps to my parcel instead of a mailing label?

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You can use stamps instead of a shipping label if your shipment does not exceed the following dimensions and weight: Width: 230 mm Length: 350 mm Height: 30 mm Weight: 2 kg Please note: if you send a parcel with stamps, then there is no barcode and you cannot follow it with Track & Trace. A shipping label has a barcode and can be followed with Track & Trace.

How can I pay the import costs?

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Once the import costs are calculated, you will find a detailed overview of the costs in Track & Trace and in the My bpost app. You will receive a request to pay the import costs. This can be by email, text message or notification if you have installed the My bpost app. If the sender did not send us the data digitally, you will receive a letter with a payment request. You can make the payment securely via the My bpost app or by signing in via Track & Trace. You can pay via Bancontact, Mastercard, Visa or mobile banking. Also from abroad. PayPal and bank transfers are not possible. Exceptionally, you can pay your import costs in another way . Watch out for fake messages and phishing; bpost will never ask you to pay by bank transfer or provide a bank account number. Read all about it on our phishing page .

I have already paid VAT through the webshop. Now I have to pay again. How is that possible?

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In exceptional cases, you may have to pay VAT and import costs a second time on your shipment. This is because the IOSS webshop on which you ordered or the local postal company of the sender did not (correctly) register this information. An IOSS shop is required to forward its IOSS number digitally. Customs uses this number to read out the necessary information about your shipment automatically. If this number is not transmitted or valid, the bpost customs clearance service is obliged to charge the recipient for VAT and customs formalities. (It is not enough to note the IOSS number on the package or to communicate it afterwards.) If you are charged import costs and VAT a second time, then: You can refuse the shipment in the My bpost app or Track & Trace and request a full refund from the sender. You can pay the import costs and reclaim the VAT from the sender who wrongfully charged it. To do this, contact the sender and present your proof of payment from the My bpost app or Track & Trace.

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