- The EU will introduce a fixed €3 customs duty per low-value e-commerce item (≤€150) from non-EU sellers starting 1 July 2026, ending duty-free treatment for small parcels.
- The levy applies per item (not per parcel) and mainly targets goods sold by non-EU sellers registered under the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS), covering about 93% of e-commerce imports.
- This is a temporary measure ahead of broader EU customs reforms planned for 2028.
- The €3 duty is separate from VAT and from a proposed handling fee, which is still under negotiation.
- The measure aims to address enforcement gaps and concerns about unfair competition for EU retailers.
Source: vatcalc.com
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