Belgian Customs Representation abroad

  • Belgian customs authorities' representation abroad - Customs attachés

    The General Administration of Customs and Excise (GAC&E) has an international network of customs attachés who are attached to the Belgian embassies in the following countries: Panama, Brazil, China and Indonesia.

    The customs attaché in Indonesia is likewise accredited for Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, the one in China for Hong Kong and Macau, the one in Brazil for Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, the one in Panamá for Costa Rica.

    They represent the Belgian customs authorities in the diplomatic services, public administrations, businesses and private individuals in the country of their assignment.

  • How can the customs attachés be of service?

    The customs attachés have an important economic function and can offer support and useful information with regard to customs and excise regulations. Examples include taxes due on import and import procedures.

    They are also in direct contact with the customs services in the country of their establishment and have an extensive network there. Having their affiliated administration in the country of employment, they also participate in several customs related projects such as projects to secure and facilitate trade.

  • How can you contact the customs attachés?

    Economic operators, customs agencies, shipowners, trade unions, other public authorities and private individuals may contact these customs attachés to obtain their advice.

    You can contact them directly via the contact data below.

    Panamá and Costa Rica (Belgium - 6 hours in winter/- 7 hours in summer)

    E-mail: Panama@minfin.fed.be
    Tel (PA): +507 6990 0244
    Address:
    Embassy of Belgium - Embajada de Bélgica
    Torre Optima – Piso 13
    Avenida Samuel Lewis con Calle 55 Este
    Obarrio – Ciudad de Panamá

    Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay (Belgium - 4 hours in winter/- 5 hours in summer)

    E-mail : Brasilia@minfin.fed.be
    Tel (BR): +55 61 99146 7230
    Address:
    Embassy of Belgium - Embaixada da Bélgica
    Avenida das Nações – Lote 32
    Setor de Embaixadas Sul – QD 809
    704220-900 Brasília - DF (Brazil)

    China, Hongkong and Macau (Belgium + 7 hours in winter/+ 6 hours in summer)

    E-mail : Beijing@minfin.fed.be
    Tel (CN) : +86 166 0150 6174
    Address:
    Embassy of Belgium
    3, Sanlitun Dongsan Jie
    100600 Chaoyang, Beijing (People’s Republic of China)

    Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam (Belgium + 6 hours in winter/+ 5 hours in summer)

    E-mail address : Jakarta@minfin.fed.be
    Tel (ID) : + 62 821 28 65 9373
    Address:
    Embassy of Belgium
    Deutsche Bank Bld, 13th floor
    Jl. Imam Bonjol 80,
    Jakarta 10310 (Indonesia)