Importing a Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 from the US to Belgium saved me money

Why the Milwaukee 2967-20 costs less in the US

I recently needed to upgrade my workshop gear, and the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" High Torque Impact Wrench (2967-20) was at the top of my list. In 2026, professional-grade tools remain significantly more affordable at US retailers like Home Depot or Northern Tool compared to what I found at local suppliers here in Belgium or even major retailers in Australia. Even with the current exchange rates, the baseline price in America is often 30% to 40% lower.

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Buy It For Me

When I looked at my local options, the markup was hard to justify. By using a tax-free US address provided by comGateway, I was able to avoid US sales tax entirely, which added even more to my savings. I realized that if I managed the logistics correctly, I could get the latest high-torque model delivered to my door in Brussels for less than the price of an older model locally.

Shipping Estimates for the Milwaukee Impact Wrench

Before I committed to the purchase, I needed to know if the logistics would eat up my savings. I used a shipping calculator to estimate shipping cost based on the manufacturer specifications for the 2967-20 bare tool.

I found that checking the international shipping rates beforehand was vital. You can view the current international shipping rates to see how weight brackets affect your total. For a heavy tool like this, consolidated shipping is usually the best way to keep shipping fees manageable.

Shipping Rules and Battery Restrictions

One detail I had to be careful about was the battery. The 2967-20 is often sold as a "bare tool," which means it does not include a battery. This makes shipping very simple. However, if you decide to buy a kit that includes M18 RedLithium batteries, you must be aware of specific shipping rules.

Lithium batteries are often classified as restricted goods depending on their Watt-hour rating and how they are packaged. Before you buy a kit, I recommend checking the guide on prohibited items to ensure your courier can legally fly the batteries to Belgium. In my experience, shipping the bare tool from the US and buying the batteries locally in Europe is often the smoothest path to avoid prohibited items delays.

How I shop US stores from Belgium

Many US tool retailers are notorious for not accepting non-US credit cards or shipping to package forwarding addresses. When I ran into a checkout issue at a US store, I turned to a BuyForMe service. This BuyForMe service acts as a proxy shopping assistant; they bought the tool on my behalf and delivered it to my secure suite.

Using a freight forwarder like comGateway allowed me to shop US store websites as if I were living in Oregon. Once the impact wrench arrived at the warehouse, I was notified immediately. I could then choose my preferred courier to forward packages to my home address in Belgium.

Handling Belgian customs and import taxes

My final step was preparing for the Belgian customs process. Since the US is outside the EU, I knew I would be responsible for VAT (21%) and potential import duties upon arrival. Even after adding these costs and the international shipping price, my total spend was still significantly lower than local retail prices in Antwerp or Ghent.

I found that a reliable parcel forwarding service provides all the necessary documentation to make customs clearance straightforward. By having a clear invoice and using a reputable freight forwarder, my Milwaukee impact wrench cleared customs in just two days. If you are looking to build your tool collection in 2026 without the local price hike, I highly recommend this cross-border shopping method.