- The EU will abolish the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value imports from non-EU countries, making all imports subject to customs duties regardless of value.
- The reform is expected to be implemented as early as 2026, accelerating the original 2028 timeline.
- Businesses must adapt by updating import processes, data systems, and pricing models to manage new duty obligations and avoid penalties.
- The change aims to create a fairer import system and address abuse of the exemption, particularly by non-EU sellers.
- The EU’s move follows the U.S. removal of its own de minimis exemption, signaling a global trend toward stricter low-value import rules.
Source: avalara.com
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