Trade Overview
India–Belgium Hotel Linen Trade via Antwerp
Port of Antwerp is one of the world's most significant container ports and Belgium's gateway for India textile imports. Belgium's central EU location — 45 minutes from Brussels, 80km from Rotterdam, 300km from Paris — makes it an ideal European distribution hub for hotel linen imported from India.
12% EU MFN import duty on HS 6302 from India
Port of Antwerp — Europe's 2nd largest container port
Brussels (45km), Rotterdam (80km), Paris (300km) from Antwerp
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 required by Belgian hotel chains
EU textile labelling regulation — French and Dutch labels available
Import Duty
12%
EU MFN on HS 6302 — no India-EU FTA
Transit Time
24–28 days
Cochin → Port of Antwerp (ZAN)
EU Distribution
300km radius
Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf
Capabilities
Our Belgium Export Capabilities
Bruges & Brussels Grade
Premium linen for Bruges canal boutique hotels and Brussels Grand Place luxury hotels. Custom woven borders with European design sensibility.
OEKO-TEX & GOTS Certified
Both certifications required by Belgian hotel chains. EU Ecolabel and GOTS organic options for Belgium's eco-certified hotels.
Antwerp Port Efficiency
24–28 days ocean freight to Antwerp. Europe's 2nd largest port for efficient clearance and distribution to Belgium and neighbouring EU markets.
EU Hub Distribution
Antwerp distributes to Brussels, Paris, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam within one day. One Belgian import covers 5+ EU markets efficiently.
Bilingual FR/NL Labelling
Belgian textile labelling in French (Wallonia) and Dutch (Flanders) available as standard. EU Textile Regulation 1007/2011/EU compliant.
Chocolatier & Luxury Hospitality
Belgium's world-class chocolatier and luxury goods culture sets high standards for hotel experience — our linen matches that premium expectation.
Logistics
Shipping to Belgium
Port of Departure
Cochin (COK)
Kerala, India
Port of Antwerp
24–28 days
Europe's 2nd largest container port
Brussels Delivery
45 min road
From Antwerp Port to Brussels
Incoterms
FOB · CIF
Standard terms available
Compliance
Compliance for Belgian Importers
Belgium applies EU customs rules via Antwerp Port. Key compliance notes for Belgian hotel linen importers.
EU MFN Duty (12%)
HS 6302 cotton hotel textiles from India: 12% EU MFN. Belgian VAT 21% applies additionally. Your Belgian customs agent files via PLDA (Belgian customs system).
EU Textile Labelling
Regulation 1007/2011/EU. Belgian market requires French (Wallonia) and Dutch (Flanders) labelling. We supply bilingual FR/NL textile labels on request.
Belgian VAT (21%)
Standard Belgian VAT rate of 21% applies on CIF + customs duty. VAT-registered Belgian importers can recover input VAT.
REACH Chemical Safety
All Anabyn hotel linen is OEKO-TEX 100 certified — meeting EU REACH requirements. No restricted substances (SVHCs) used in manufacturing.
EORI Number
Belgian importers need an EU EORI number (BE + VAT number format) for commercial imports. Anabyn supplies all required export documentation for Belgian customs clearance.
FAQ
FAQ for Belgian Buyers
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