- The Netherlands is considering a €2 national parcel handling fee on small imports from non-EU countries, possibly starting February 2026.
- An interim EU-wide €3 customs levy will take effect from 1 July 2026, which may run alongside the Dutch fee.
- Similar parcel fees are planned in France, Belgium, and Romania, and an EU-wide customs proposal is set for April 2026.
- The Dutch House of Representatives has adopted the motion, but Senate approval is still needed; a final decision is expected soon.
Source: vatcalc.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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