- The EU will abolish the customs exemption for e-commerce shipments under €150 from non-EU countries as part of a major customs reform.
- From July 1, 2026, a flat customs fee of €3 will be imposed on small packages valued under €150 as an interim measure.
- A central digital customs platform, the “EU Customs Data Hub,” is planned for 2028 to modernize and streamline customs procedures.
- The new flat fee is separate from the discussed “handling fee” and is intended to address unfair competition and logistical issues caused by the previous exemption.
- These changes aim to create a fairer, more unified, and digital customs system reflecting the growing importance of e-commerce.
Source: awb-international.com
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