Shipping from Belgium to USA

Trade Overview

Belgium serves as a strategic European export gateway for industrial products, pharmaceutical goods, chemicals, and machinery into the United States. Airlift facilitates shipments from the Port of Antwerp through its licensed agent network, with destination operations managed by Airlift’s U.S. office.

(This profile is based on Airlift’s historical shipment data over the last 12 months.)

Quick Facts : Belgium USA
Service TypeFCL & LCL
Operational ControlLicensed agent partners in Belgium; destination operations via Airlift USA offices
Major Origin PortsAntwerp
Major Destination PortsNew York, Norfolk, Houston
Typical Transit Time Range12–28 days (P10–P90)
Container Types Supported20FT, 40FT, Reefer (where applicable)
Primary CommoditiesPharmaceuticals, machinery, industrial chemicals
Additional Cargo TypesPackaged goods, agricultural inputs
Customs HandlingEU export declaration; CBP import filing via licensed brokers
Major Ports (Based on Actual Export Volume)

Top Origin Port:

Antwerp

Top Destination Ports:

New York, Norfolk, Houston

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Transit Times (Based on Historical Airlift Data – P10 to P90)

Origin from Antwerp

Destination Ports

Average Transit Time

New York

12–18 days

Norfolk

14–20 days

Houston

20–28 days

Transit times vary slightly depending on vessel routing and carrier schedules.

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Common Commodities Shipped

Top 4 (by container volume):

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Machinery and mechanical parts
  • Industrial chemicals
  • Plant extracts and agricultural inputs

Additional Commodities Handled:

General cargo, packaged consumer products.

Customs & Compliance

At Origin – Belgium

  • EU export declaration filed with Belgian Customs (via PLDA system)
  • Commercial documentation must align with HS classification requirements

At Destination – USA

  • ISF filing required before vessel departure
  • CBP entry with customs bond
  • Customs entry with bond
  • FDA and USDA regulations may apply to pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or agricultural cargo
Service Options
  • Full Container Load (FCL)
  • Less than Container Load (LCL) available in select routings
  • Hazardous cargo support available via approved carriers
  • Door delivery in the U.S. upon request
Why Airlift
  • Coverage across major Belgian and U.S. ports
  • Experience handling pharmaceuticals and industrial cargo
  • Export coordination via licensed agent partners
  • Shipment visibility available through Airlift’s digital platform

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