My shortcut to getting the US Framework Laptop 13 Series 3 in Belgium

Why I chose the Framework Laptop 13 Series 3

I finally decided to upgrade my mobile workstation. The 2026 Framework Laptop 13 (Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Refresh) is the hardware I have been waiting for. While Tokyo's tech community has been obsessed with its modularity for months, we in Belgium have a harder time getting our hands on it at a reasonable price. The US pricing remains significantly lower than any European or third-party reseller I could find.

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I wanted a machine that I could repair myself, and the Series 3 refresh brings the performance of the Intel Core Ultra chips into that modular chassis. My goal was simple: get the US version delivered to my door in Belgium without spending hours on paperwork or dealing with technical export hurdles.

Buying from US stores while living in Belgium

I started by looking at the official US Framework store. The price difference is too large to ignore, but the first hurdle is always the shipping address. Most US retailers do not ship directly to Brussels or Antwerp. To solve this, I used comGateway. They provided me with a tax-free US address in Oregon, which meant I didn't have to pay US sales tax on top of the laptop price.

When you shop US stores, having a reliable freight forwarder is the only way to bypass regional shipping restrictions. I simply entered my provided US address at checkout, and the store processed it as a domestic order.

How I avoid order cancellations with BuyForMe

I have learned the hard way that some US stores like Apple, Nike, or Sephora are notoriously difficult for international buyers. They often block international credit cards or automatically decline orders sent to known shipping hubs. I call this "the checkout wall."

To get around this, I use the BuyForMe service. Here is how it works: I tell the comGateway team what I want to buy, and they purchase the item on my behalf using a US domestic credit card. This is the safest way to guarantee my order does not get cancelled by a strict retail system.

By using this proxy shopping method, I don't have to worry about my Belgian bank card being rejected. They handle the transaction, receive the laptop at their warehouse, and notify me the moment it arrives. It is the most "hands-off" way to shop from difficult US retailers.

Shipping my laptop from a tax-free US address

Once my Framework Laptop 13 arrived at the warehouse, I needed to figure out the best way to get it to Belgium. I checked the international shipping rates to compare different carriers. Since I was shipping sensitive electronics, I wanted a balance between speed and security.

Before I clicked "ship," I made sure to use the shipping calculator to estimate shipping cost including fuel surcharges. Because laptops contain lithium-ion batteries, I also double-checked the shipping rules for restricted goods. Framework laptops are generally safe to ship, but it is always better to be certain about battery regulations before the package leaves the US.

Handling Belgium import tax and regulations

Every time I use international shipping, I prepare for the import tax. In Belgium, we usually face a 21% VAT on electronics coming from outside the EU. I found that even after paying the freight forwarder fees and the Belgian customs duties, the total cost for the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 model was still lower than buying locally.

I chose DHL international shipping for this specific delivery because their tracking is incredibly detailed. If you have questions about how customs declarations work or what happens if a package is delayed, I recommend looking at the FAQ on the support page. They cover almost everything regarding the package forwarding process. My laptop arrived in less than a week, and the modular setup was exactly as I expected.