- The EU agreed on a major reform of the Customs Union, the biggest since 1968, and chose Lille, France, as the seat of the new EU Customs Authority (EUCA).
- The reform introduces a data-driven customs framework with a new EU Customs Data Hub, allowing businesses to submit customs information once and enabling real-time data access for authorities.
- The €150 duty exemption for imported goods is removed, a temporary €3 duty on small consignments starts July 2026, and a new EU-wide handling fee will be applied by November 2026.
- E-commerce platforms will be treated as importers, responsible for customs formalities and payments, with penalties for non-compliance.
- Highly compliant businesses can qualify for simplified procedures, and the EUCA will coordinate risk management and data analysis to enhance cooperation among national customs authorities.
Source: etaf.tax
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.
Latest Posts in "European Union"
- Can the EU Reverse Charge Mechanism Effectively Combat MTIC VAT Fraud Beyond 2026?
- EU Registers Citizens’ Initiative Proposing Aviation Tax and VAT Reform to Promote Rail Transport
- European Parliament Debates Expanding EPPO and OLAF Access to VAT Data to Fight Fraud
- European Commission Sets 2026 Tax and Customs Priorities in New Management Plan
- EU Court Upholds Belgium’s Historic VAT on Non-EU Travel Services Under Standstill Provision
