- EU Member States agreed to introduce a temporary fixed €3 customs duty on e-commerce parcels under €150 from third countries, effective July 2026.
- The measure addresses the surge in low-value imports and will remain until the EU Customs Data Hub is operational in 2028.
- This duty is separate from a potential EU handling fee, which is still under negotiation.
- The move follows a previous commitment to abolish the €150 customs duty relief threshold and aims to reduce competitive distortions favoring non-EU sellers.
- The European Commission is working on formal adoption and implementation details as part of broader customs reform efforts.
Source: etaf.tax
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