- From 1 July 2026, EU customs rules for e-commerce imports from outside the EU will change significantly, including for goods coming from the UK.
- Online marketplaces and platforms will be responsible for collecting VAT and customs duties at purchase, reducing surprise fees and paperwork for consumers.
- The current duty exemption for goods valued at 150 EUR or below will be removed.
- A 3 EUR customs duty per item will apply to B2C parcels under 150 EUR, plus an EU-wide handling fee from November 2026.
- Customs duty categories for small parcels will be simplified from thousands to four to reduce fraud and speed up imports.
Source: menzies.co.uk
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