EU Customs Reform Reshapes E-commerce Duties and Low-Value Parcel Imports

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.

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