{"id":2946,"date":"2026-08-27T15:49:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bva-cci.com\/index.php\/activities\/belgian-customs-contact-day\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T15:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:49:49","slug":"belgian-customs-contact-day","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/bva-cci.com\/index.php\/activities\/belgian-customs-contact-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgian Customs Contact Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
We are please to invite you to the Customs Contact Day on 29 October in Brussels organised by the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance, the Benelux\u2013Indonesia Association (BIA), and Beci, in close cooperation with the Belgian Customs authorities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Why attend?<\/h3>\n
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  • Get direct insights from the Belgian customs attach\u00e9 based in Jakarta, accredited for Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.<\/li>\n
  • Ask practical questions about import, export, transit, samples, blocked shipments or unclear procedures.<\/li>\n
  • Explore how smoother customs procedures and cooperation can support your business in Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n
  • Book a one-to-one meeting in advance to discuss your specific plans or challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What the customs attach\u00e9 can help with:<\/p>\n

    The Belgian customs attach\u00e9s work with local customs authorities, relevant organisations and regional representatives such as FIT, AWEX and hub.brussels. They provide information and advice to help facilitate the logistics chain and can liaise with local administrations when needed.<\/p>\n

    Market focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
    Indonesia<\/strong><\/td>\nVietnam<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Belgium and Indonesia have a strong and expanding trade relationship, with clear opportunities for Belgian exporters and companies looking for reliable long-term partnerships in Southeast Asia. The event will also address practical customs cooperation and upcoming regulatory questions, including EUDR and CEPA if signed.<\/td>\nVietnam is a dynamic manufacturing, sourcing and investment hub in Southeast Asia. The EU\u2013Vietnam Free Trade Agreement offers strong opportunities, but companies need a good understanding of customs procedures, rules of origin and compliance requirements to benefit fully.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    About Indonesia<\/h4>\n

    Belgium and Indonesia maintain a strong and expanding trade relationship, supported by robust logistics networks and growing private sector cooperation. The bilateral trade remains structurally imbalanced, creating clear opportunities for Belgian exporters and opportunities for Belgian and Benelux companies seeking reliable long-term partnerships in Indonesia\/SE Asia.<\/p>\n

    This meeting will bring together customs authorities and trade stakeholders to discuss how improved procedures, regulatory alignment, and practical cooperation can help unlock these opportunities and support a more balanced, sustainable trade flow between our regions. Same time questions of upcoming regulations and changes in formalities like EUDR \u2013 CEPA (if signed) can be put forward and give guidance for the near future.<\/p>\n

    About Vietnam<\/h4>\n

    Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia\u2019s most attractive business destinations, combining sustained economic growth, political stability, a young and skilled workforce, and a rapidly expanding consumer market. Strategically located at the heart of Southeast Asia, the country has become a key manufacturing, sourcing, and investment hub for companies looking to diversify their supply chains and strengthen their presence in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n

    For European businesses, the EU\u2013Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) offers a unique competitive advantage. As one of the most ambitious trade agreements ever concluded in 2020 by the European Union with a developing economy, the EVFTA is progressively eliminating up to 99% of customs duties on bilateral trade. The agreement also improves market access, enhances transparency, strengthens the protection of intellectual property rights, and creates new opportunities in public procurement, services, and investment.<\/p>\n

    Beyond tariff savings, Vietnam\u2019s commitment to international standards and continuous regulatory reforms is making cross-border trade more efficient and predictable. From high-tech manufacturing and renewable energy to agri-food, healthcare, logistics, and consumer goods, a wide range of sectors stand to benefit from the country\u2019s dynamic business environment.<\/p>\n

    However, taking full advantage of the EVFTA requires a solid understanding of customs procedures, rules of origin, compliance requirements, and the evolving regulatory framework. Companies that master these elements can significantly reduce costs, improve market access, and gain a lasting competitive edge.<\/p>\n

    Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Time<\/strong><\/td>\nSession<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    09:00\u201310:00<\/td>\nRegistration and networking coffee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10:00\u201310:15<\/td>\nWelcome address by BIA, BVA and Beci<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10:15\u201310:45<\/td>\nPresentation by the Belgian customs attach\u00e9 based in Jakarta, Carine Willems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10:45\u201311:15<\/td>\nPresentation by the Vietnam Customs administration (TBC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    11:15\u201311:30<\/td>\nQ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    We are please to invite you to the Customs Contact Day on 29 October in Brussels organised by the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance, the Benelux\u2013Indonesia Association (BIA), and Beci, in close cooperation with the Belgian Customs authorities. Why attend? Get direct insights from the Belgian customs attach\u00e9 based in Jakarta, accredited for Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Ask practical questions … <\/p>\n

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