Customs duty
10% of customs value
Importing a Car from Japan to Belgium
With Antwerp on the doorstep, Belgium is one of the simplest European destinations to import a car from Japan to.
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Key facts
VAT
21%
Other tax
Regional registration tax (BIV) and annual road tax, set by the region
Registration
DIV, after technical inspection
Step by step
- Buy and ship to Antwerp. We buy the car and ship it to Antwerp or another Belgian port.
- Customs clearance. Pay 10% duty and 21% VAT on arrival.
- Technical inspection. The car is inspected and, if needed, approved individually before registration.
- Register with the DIV. Pay the regional registration tax and obtain your Belgian plates.
Duties, taxes and homologation
Cars imported from outside the EU normally pay the EU customs duty on passenger cars (10% of the customs value) plus VAT at your country's rate, and some countries add their own registration tax.
Japanese and Korean market cars usually have no EU certificate of conformity, so most need individual vehicle approval and a technical inspection before they can be registered.
Frequently asked questions
What taxes apply in Belgium?
10% customs duty, 21% VAT, and a regional registration tax that depends on the region, the car and its emissions.
Figures on this page are indicative and rates and rules change. Always confirm current duty, tax and approval requirements with your customs authority before you buy.
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