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Koning Albert II-laan 33 bus 903
1030 Brussel
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About this office
The Dutch-language BTI (Binding Tariff Information) unit of the Customs and Excise Administration at Koning Albert II-laan 33 in Brussels issues tariff classifications binding across the EU. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00.
Fun fact
Brussels hosts over 4,000 diplomatic organisations — customs clearance for diplomatic mail is an important function.
Frequently asked questions
The reference code is BE000033. The office is located in Brussel and falls under Belgian FOD Financiën / Customs and Excise.
PLDA (PaperLess Douane en Accijnzen) is Belgium's electronic customs and excise declaration system. From September 2025, migration is underway — imports are moving to IDMS (Import Declaration Management System) and exports to AES (Automated Export System).
Belgian Customs and Excise (Douane et Accises) falls under FOD Financiën and is divided into 6 regional directorates: Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, Hasselt, Liège and Mons. It employs approximately 3,200 officers. An Enquête et Recherche division handles serious customs offences.
Yes. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is Europe's main gateway for South American cocaine — a record 116 tonnes were seized in 2023, and 55 tonnes in 2025. An Antwerp judge warned in 2025 that Belgium is becoming a European 'narco state'.