- From July 1, 2026, the EU will abolish the EUR 150 customs duty exemption for low-value goods imported from non-EU countries.
- A flat EUR 3 customs duty will be charged per item for goods valued at EUR 150 or less.
- The duty is calculated per item based on customs tariff classification, not per parcel, impacting multi-item shipments.
- The change aims to address competition distortions, undervaluation, and enforcement issues caused by the previous exemption.
- Overseas vendors must adjust compliance and cost calculations for shipments to the EU.
Source: vatabout.com
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