Export Engineering Goods & Machinery from India to Belgium

Engineering Goods & Machinery exported from India to Belgium is classified under HS 847989 and attracts a 1.27% MFN (applied) import duty in Belgium (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1% of FOB under RoDTEP. Belgium imported $592.4M of this product in 2024, ranking #28 worldwide.

HS Code
847989
Industrial Machinery
Belgium import duty
1.27%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
1%
RoDTEP of FOB
Belgium imports
$592.4M
rank #28 of 221 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Belgium

Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.

MFN applied duty1.27%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023

Belgium demand & world market

Other Machines & Mechanical Appliances · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$54.47B
2024
Belgium imports
$592.4M
1.09% of world
World rank
#28
of 221 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
United States$8.56B · 15.7%
China$5.13B · 9.4%
Germany$3.34B · 6.1%
Mexico$3.06B · 5.6%
India$1.89B · 3.5%
Vietnam$1.82B · 3.3%
France$1.60B · 2.9%
United Kingdom$1.53B · 2.8%

Documents & compliance

The baseline Indian export set, plus what Belgium typically asks for on this product.

Commercial invoice
Value, Incoterm, buyer and consignee details
Packing list
Carton-level weights and dimensions
Shipping bill
Filed on ICEGATE — carries your IEC and HS code
Bill of lading / AWB
Title document issued by the carrier
Certificate of origin
Proof of Indian origin for customs
Product certification
Phytosanitary, health, halal or regulatory approval as required by Belgium
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in Belgium

Screened records
756
Belgium
Matching HS family
160
HS 8479xx
Industrial Machinery
23
sector matches
Open Verified Buyer Intelligence

Landed cost & Incoterms

EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.

On a CIF shipment to Belgium, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 1.27% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 1% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

Engineering Goods & Machinery → Belgium: questions exporters ask

Can I export Engineering Goods & Machinery from India to Belgium?

Yes. Engineering Goods & Machinery is traded under HS 847989. Belgium applies a 1.27% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Belgium.

What is the HS code for Engineering Goods & Machinery?

Engineering Goods & Machinery falls under HS 847989 (related codes: 847989, 841989, 730890). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.

How much import duty does Belgium charge on Engineering Goods & Machinery?

1.27% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Belgium customs tariff before contracting.

What export incentive can I claim from India?

RoDTEP at 1% of FOB value (DGFT Appendix 4R (RoDTEP schedule), effective 2026-05-01). It is issued as a transferable e-scrip. Confirm the exact 8-digit rate in Appendix 4R.

How big is the Belgium market for Engineering Goods & Machinery?

Belgium imported $592.4M in 2024 — 1.09% of world imports and rank #28 of 221 importing countries (OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade)).

Which documents do I need?

Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin are the baseline. Preferential duty requires a valid origin certificate. Food, pharma and plant products additionally need phytosanitary, health or regulatory certificates for Belgium.

Are there verified buyers for Engineering Goods & Machinery in Belgium?

Yes — Vametra currently holds 756 screened buyer records in Belgium, of which 160 match this HS family and 23 operate in Industrial Machinery.

What will the landed cost be?

Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 1.27% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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