- From 1 July 2026, a 3 euros per item customs duty will apply to parcels valued under 150 euros shipped from outside the EU.
- This change mainly affects non-EU e-commerce businesses selling low-value goods to EU customers.
- Non-EU sellers may need to reconsider their fulfillment strategies, possibly importing goods in bulk to the EU to avoid the per-item duty.
- The duty is temporary until a permanent solution is implemented, but its duration is uncertain.
- The measure aims to address undervaluation of goods and level the playing field for EU sellers, but may lead to increased costs, changes in seller behavior, and reduced use of the IOSS system.
Source: essentiaglobalservices.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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