My 2026 math on importing Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver to Belgium

Why I buy Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver from the US

I have spent months looking for a natural deodorant that actually works and smells like a luxury fragrance. Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver is the only one that meets my standards. It smells remarkably similar to high-end perfumes like Santal 33, which is why it has gone viral on social media. However, finding it in Belgium at a reasonable price is nearly impossible. Most local boutiques or European online retailers mark up the price significantly because it is considered a niche import.

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Buy It For Me

I realized that the most direct way to get this product without the boutique tax is to buy it directly from US retailers. While it is a US brand, the price difference for us in Belgium is staggering when we look at the base retail cost. I decided to start sourcing my personal supply from American stores to keep my grooming budget under control.

The price comparison: Belgium versus the USA

In 2026, I checked the prices at several high-end shops in Brussels and Antwerp. A single stick of Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver often retails for around €36 to €40. When I look at US retailers like Sephora or the official Salt & Stone site, the price is typically $20 (approximately €18.50). Even when I account for the cost of moving the product across the Atlantic, the math favors the US purchase, especially if I buy three or four sticks at once to last me the year.

How I manage the shipping to Belgium

Most US retailers do not offer direct shipping to Belgium, or if they do, the rates are prohibitively expensive. My strategy involves using a tax-free US address provided by comGateway. This allows me to shop at any US store and have my items sent to a warehouse in a state like Oregon where there is no sales tax. This saves me an immediate 7% to 10% on the purchase price compared to shipping to a state like New York or California.

Once my items arrive at the warehouse, I use their international shipping service to bring the package to my door in Belgium. I always check the shipping calculator before I buy to make sure I am maximizing the weight of my package. Shipping one stick is expensive per unit, but shipping five sticks hardly increases the shipping cost at all.

The solution for stores that block Belgian credit cards

One of the biggest hurdles I faced when I started shopping from the US was payment rejection. Some of the most popular stores, including Nike, Sephora, and Apple, often block international credit cards or automatically decline orders that use a known package forwarder address. It is incredibly frustrating to have an order cancelled minutes after placing it because my Belgian card doesn't match the US billing requirements.

The BuyForMe solution for difficult US retailers

I found the safest way to guarantee my order doesn't get cancelled is to use the BuyForMe service. With this proxy shopping option, I simply tell the team what I want to buy, and they purchase the item on my behalf using a US domestic credit card. This bypasses the regional blocks that many retailers put in place. It takes the stress out of the process because I no longer have to worry about my Belgian billing address causing a red flag in their system.

Calculating my total savings for 2026

Let's look at the numbers for a typical restock of four deodorant sticks:

By shopping this way, I save nearly €30 on a single order. If I combine this with other skincare products or clothes that are cheaper in the US, the savings increase even more. If you are unsure about what items can be shipped, I recommend checking the FAQ for a list of restricted items to ensure your luxury deodorants are cleared for transport.

Import taxes and customs in Belgium

When I ship items from outside the EU, I am always prepared to pay the Belgian VAT of 21%. Since 2021, the de minimis threshold for VAT has been removed, meaning every package is subject to tax. However, even with the 21% tax and a small customs clearance fee, the lower base price in the US makes it worth it for premium brands like Salt & Stone. My experience has shown that as long as I am buying in bulk, the per-unit cost remains significantly lower than what I would pay at a local boutique in Brussels.