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North Galaxy-Blvd Roi Albert II-33
1030 BRUXELLES
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About this office
The Central Directorate of the Administratie der Douane en Accijnzen is located at North Galaxy, Boulevard Roi Albert II 33 in Brussels - capital of Belgium and the EU. It coordinates national customs authorisations, controls and guarantees. Open Mon–Fri 08:00–12:00.
Fun fact
Brussels is the seat of the European Commission and DG TAXUD - the centre of EU customs policy.
Frequently asked questions
The reference code is BE000001. The office is located in BRUXELLES 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'.