SHIP A MOTORCYCLE TO BELGIUM FROM THE USA
We provide motorcycle shipping from the USA to Belgium by ocean and air. For over 17 years, our team has shipped motorcycles to Belgium for collectors, dealers, auctions, and adventurists. We offer cost-effective motorcycle exports through our warehouses in California, Florida, and New Jersey. Get instant motorcycle shipping rates to Belgium using our shipping calculator.
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Why Choose West Coast Shipping for Motorcycle Shipping to Belgium?
For nearly two decades, we have worked with local and international customers to ship motorcycles to Belgium and destinations worldwide from the United States. We handle the complete motorcycle shipping process from the USA to Belgium, and our process is straightforward. You get an instant quote using our shipping calculator, then complete our online shipping form. Our team arranges collection of your bike and submits all documentation to US customs for export. Once your motorcycle arrives at one of our loading facilities in California, Florida, or New Jersey, we load it into a container, crate it for added protection, or prepare it for air freight shipping to Belgium.
We collect your motorcycle from anywhere across the United States using open or enclosed carrier. The motorcycle is then transported to our nearest export warehouse in California, Florida or New Jersey.
You always have the option to deliver/drop off the bike yourself.
Our team can crate your motorcycle for an added piece of mind. Please note that crating is required when shipping your motorcycle overseas by air.
With nearly 2 decades of experience in loading containers, we make sure that your motorcycle is safely secured for the journey overseas.
Our team works closely with US Customs to clear motorcycles for export.
For a seamless motorcycle import experience, we work with reliable partners worldwide to ensure your motorcycles are safely unloaded, and are properly cleared with import customs.
Export Locations
We load and ship motorcycles to Belgium from our warehouses in CA, FL, and NJ.
Cost to Ship a Motorcycle to Belgium from the USA
The cost to ship a motorcycle from the USA to Belgium typically ranges between $1,050 and $4,500 depending on the shipping method, departure location, and motorcycle size. This port-to-port shipping cost does not include motorcycle pickup, Belgian destination handling fees, import duties, BTW/TVA (VAT), or cargo damage protection.
Use our instant motorcycle shipping calculator for an up-to-date rate and to view destination fees to Antwerp port in Belgium.
- The cost to ship a motorcycle to Belgium is generally around $1,050 to $4,500 depending on method and route
- For example, shipping from New York to Antwerp via Rotterdam can start around $1,050 with estimated transit times of approximately 17–20 days
- Destination charges vary depending on the receiving import agent in Belgium. We frequently work with trusted agents at the Port of Antwerp to handle our customers' motorcycles
- Optional Cargo Damage Protection is available — learn more about Cargo Damage Protection
Shipping motorcycles to Belgium has become more affordable thanks to container consolidation. Due to our frequent volume of motorcycles shipped to Belgium and across Europe, we maintain a steady stream of shared containers departing each week.
Get Instant Rates
Our motorcycle shipping calculator provides instant rates from anywhere in the US to Antwerp port in Belgium — plus destinations worldwide.
How to Ship Motorcycles Worldwide
AIRPLANE
Need your bike there fast? Air freight delivers in just 5-14 days, making it the quickest shipping option—significantly faster than container shipping. Exact timing depends on crating & customs and documentation clearance.
SHIPPING CONTAINER
We safely fit up to 16 motorcycles in a single container and offer cost-saving consolidation shipping. For high-value motorcycles, we provide dedicated 20ft or 40ft containers.
Protecting Your Motorcycle During Shipping to Belgium
Protect your motorcycle during international shipping to Belgium with Cargo Damage Protection. This coverage safeguards your bike from its arrival at our US warehouse through ocean freight and delivery at the Port of Antwerp, including handover by our trusted agents in Belgium. Most standard motorcycle insurance policies do not cover international motorcycle freight. If you decline Cargo Damage Protection, please note that our liability is capped at $500 per the Carriage of Goods at Sea Act.
Ports & Shipping Routes: USA to Belgium
We ship motorcycles from the USA to the major Belgian motorcycle shipping port, Antwerp.
Antwerp is Belgium's largest and busiest commercial port, and one of Europe's most important vehicle import hubs. Located on the River Scheldt in northern Belgium, it serves as the primary gateway for motorcycle shipments from the USA to Belgium, with frequent container sailings and excellent handling for sport bikes, classic motorcycles, dirt bikes, and high-value custom builds. WCS coordinates secure loading, US export documentation, and delivery directly through this major European shipping hub. Motorcycles shipped to Antwerp typically route via Rotterdam, one of the world's largest ports, ensuring reliable scheduling and efficient transit times.
Antwerp's central location in Europe makes it a convenient arrival point for motorcycle shipments heading to destinations across Belgium, including Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Liège, and the surrounding regions. Belgium's compact size and excellent road network mean that onward delivery from Antwerp to anywhere in the country is fast and straightforward.
Depending on your final delivery location, our local agents can coordinate onward transport from Antwerp port to your destination anywhere in Belgium. If you need assistance with port pickup, Belgian customs support, or local delivery coordination, our team can manage the full motorcycle import process for a smooth arrival in Belgium.
Get Import Quote
Our Belgium motorcycle shipping calculator provides instant rates for shipping a motorcycle from the USA to Antwerp port in Belgium.
Documents Required to Ship a Motorcycle to Belgium from the USA
Shipping your motorcycle from the United States to Belgium involves clearing US customs, which requires submitting several documents to prove bike ownership. Here are the required documents for motorcycle export to Belgium:
- Bill of Sale for the motorcycle
- Original Motorcycle Title (If there is a lien on the bike, a lien release letter is also required)
- Power of Attorney form
- Completed Online Shipping Form
- Copy of Passport (if you are an international citizen without a US passport)
- Copy of EIN Letter (if you are a US citizen)
Please note that certain states do not issue titles for classic motorcycles. For example, Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont do not issue titles for older bikes. Ensure you check the requirements specific to your state before proceeding with your motorcycle export to Belgium.
Once your motorcycle arrives at the Port of Antwerp, additional import documentation may be required for Belgian Douane customs clearance, including a commercial invoice, certificate of origin, and Bill of Lading. Depending on your motorcycle, a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) or documentation for individual vehicle approval may also be needed to register your bike in Belgium. An E705 electronic customs clearance signal from the Douane to the DIV (Vehicle Registration Service) is also required before registration can proceed. Your account manager can advise on the full documentation needed for a smooth Belgian import process.
Dedicated Export Team
Your dedicated account manager completes all US export procedures to ensure your motorcycle is approved for export to Belgium.
Wholesale Motorcycle Import & Export Solutions to Belgium
We provide high-volume dealers, auctions, wholesalers, and event organizers with turn-key motorcycle shipping solutions from the USA to Belgium. Whether you're moving one bike or an entire shipment, our team manages the full export and import process to the Port of Antwerp.
- End-to-end motorcycle shipping solutions between the US and Belgium
- Motorcycle collection & export clearance
- Private warehouses in CA, FL, NJ
- Motorcycle and parts consolidation
- Use our carrier bookings or your own
- Ability to choose your own import agent in Belgium when shipping dedicated containers
- Expedited Air Freight options to Belgium
- Support for EU import duty and Belgian Douane customs documentation
The Motorcycle Import Process to Belgium
Tax & Duties on Motorcycle Imports to Belgium
- Belgian Douane (Administration Générale des Douanes et Accises — Belgium's customs authority) duties and taxes on imported motorcycles vary depending on engine size, vehicle age, and how the motorcycle is classified at import. EU import duties apply to US-origin motorcycles entering Belgium under the EU Common Customs Tariff, calculated using the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) valuation method.
- BTW/TVA (Belgium's VAT) on imported motorcycles entering Belgium is generally applicable based on the vehicle's declared value, shipping costs, and applicable duty amount. Consult a qualified customs broker or the Belgian Douane directly for current BTW/TVA rates and calculations specific to your shipment.
- EU homologation requirements may apply for US-spec motorcycles entering Belgium depending on the model and year. US-built motorcycles typically lack a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) required for EU registration. In such cases, an individual vehicle approval through the relevant Belgian authority may be required to confirm your motorcycle meets Belgian and EU safety and environmental standards.
- Classic and vintage motorcycles may qualify for reduced duty rates or exemptions in certain situations depending on age, documentation, and eligibility under historic vehicle import treatment. Belgium has specific oldtimer registration procedures that may apply to qualifying motorcycles.
Please complete the rate request form at the top of this page to get in contact with our team. We can help estimate the Belgian import duties, BTW/TVA, and taxes applicable to your specific bike and destination.
Tax & Duties on Motorcycle Imports to Belgium
Once your motorcycle arrives at the Port of Antwerp in Belgium, our trusted local agent will collect the container from the port terminal, complete Belgian Douane customs clearance, unload your motorcycle from the container, and have it ready for pickup from their secure warehouse.
The destination charges for motorcycle imports to Belgium typically include these import procedures:
- Terminal Handling Charge at the Port of Antwerp
- Trucking of the container to the unloading facility
- Unloading and removal of dunnage
- Return of the empty container to the port
- Belgian Douane customs clearance procedure and E705 electronic signal processing
Additional charges may apply for:
- Delivery of your motorcycle to its final destination in Belgium
- Belgian customs inspection charges
- Individual vehicle approval testing fees for US-spec motorcycles
- Contrôle technique / autokeuring (roadworthiness inspection) and DIV registration costs
- Taxe de mise en circulation / BIV (one-off registration tax)
Registering Your Motorcycle in Belgium
- Obtain necessary documents
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial invoice
- Certificate of origin
- Valid passport
- Proof of Belgian address (if applicable)
- Clear Belgian customs (Belgian Douane — Administration Générale des Douanes et Accises):
- Pay EU import duties, BTW/TVA (VAT), and applicable taxes
- Obtain Belgian Douane customs clearance certificate
- Receive E705 electronic customs signal authorizing vehicle registration
- Complete EU homologation requirements if applicable for US-spec motorcycles
- Obtain Certificate of Conformity or individual vehicle approval (if required):
- If your motorcycle has EU type approval, obtain the Certificate of Conformity (CoC / certificat de conformité / attest van conformiteit) from the manufacturer
- If your US-spec motorcycle lacks a CoC, have it submitted for individual vehicle approval to confirm it meets Belgian and EU safety and environmental standards
- Complete contrôle technique / autokeuring (roadworthiness inspection):
- Have your motorcycle tested at an approved GOCA inspection centre
- Obtain contrôle technique certificate confirming Belgian roadworthiness standards are met
- Receive demande d'immatriculation (registration application form) from the inspection centre if applicable
- Register with the DIV (Dienst voor Inschrijving van Voertuigen / Vehicle Registration Service):
- Submit all documents including CoC or individual approval certificate, contrôle technique certificate, and E705 clearance
- Pay registration fees including taxe de mise en circulation / BIV (one-off registration tax)
- Obtain Belgian registration certificate and license plates (plaque d'immatriculation / inschrijvingsplaat)
- Obtain insurance:
- Purchase third-party liability insurance in Belgium (minimum legal requirement)
By following these steps, you can ensure a smooth and compliant process for importing and registering your motorcycle in Belgium.

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