- France will introduce a €2 tax per item in low-value parcels (under €150) imported from outside the EU, effective 1 March 2026.
- The tax applies to goods cleared in France under the H7 customs declaration and is payable by the import VAT declarant.
- Both IOSS and non-IOSS businesses clearing low-value goods in France are affected.
- This French tax is separate from the upcoming EU-wide €3 charge on low-value parcels, which starts 1 July 2026.
- The French measure is temporary and will remain until the EU handling fee system is implemented, expected in November 2026.
Source: rmboulanger.com
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