- From 1 July 2026, EU-wide customs rules will change for online goods worth €150 or less bought from outside the EU (including Great Britain).
- A new €3 customs duty per item will apply, plus VAT, which may make some online purchases more expensive.
- The duty may be charged either at checkout or on delivery, so shoppers should check the seller’s terms before buying.
- Returns are affected: the €3 duty is generally non-refundable, and VAT refunds depend on the seller’s policy.
- Consumers should verify where the goods are shipped from, since EU-looking websites may still send items from outside the EU.
Source: revenue.ie
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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