- Belgium will replace its paper customs exemption process with a digital platform starting 1 July 2026.
- Diplomatic missions, international organisations, and eligible staff can get duty/VAT exemptions handled by suppliers online in about 30 minutes.
- Paper form 136F is being phased out, though it can still be used at counters during the transition.
- The pilot runs until 31 December 2026, with full rollout planned for 1 January 2027.
- The initial pilot covers excisable goods like alcohol, wine, cigarettes, and beverages, but not fuels.
Source: regfollower.com
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