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EU Abolishes Customs Duty Exemption for Small Parcels from July 1, 2026

  • From July 1, 2026, the customs duty exemption for small parcels (valued up to 150 euros) imported into the EU will be abolished.
  • A transitional measure will apply from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028: a 3-euro customs duty per item for parcels up to 150 euros, under certain conditions.
  • The change aims to prevent abuse related to undervaluation and artificial splitting of shipments, especially with the rise of e-commerce.
  • A new centralized EU Customs Data Hub will be introduced, but not before 2028.
  • The regulation takes effect on March 10, 2026, but its provisions apply from July 1, 2026.

Source: eutekne.info

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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