- The EU has agreed on a €3 customs levy per parcel, effective from July 1, 2026, as an interim measure ahead of broader 2028 customs reforms.
- Romania and Italy have already implemented national parcel fees (€5 and €2 per parcel, respectively) on non-EU shipments under €150, effective January 2026.
- France has proposed a €2 national customs fee, aiming for early implementation, while the Netherlands has abandoned its own €2 fee proposal.
- Belgium has withdrawn its unilateral proposal; Poland and Germany are urging for coordinated EU-wide action to avoid fragmented national measures.
- The fees aim to address VAT and customs fraud, estimated at €50 billion, and to cover increased customs processing costs.
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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