- EU Member States will introduce a €3 customs duty per item on e-commerce parcels valued below €150 from July 2026.
- The measure aims to protect European businesses and create a level playing field between e-commerce and traditional retail.
- This is a temporary measure until the EU Customs Data Hub is established in 2028, which will fully integrate customs data for e-commerce.
- A separate EU handling fee on e-commerce parcels is also being negotiated to cover customs authorities’ costs, with possible implementation in November 2026.
- Currently, parcels under €150 are exempt from customs duties, but this exemption will be removed earlier than initially planned.
Source: ec.europa.eu
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