- From July 1, 2026, the EU ends the customs duty exemption for imported e-commerce goods valued at €150 or less.
- A temporary €3 flat customs duty per item classification now applies to these low-value imports.
- This €3 duty is added to the VAT tax base, increasing the VAT owed.
- The EU says platforms and businesses are responsible for customs compliance and clear pricing at checkout, not consumers.
- In practice, shoppers may still face surprise delivery charges when sellers do not collect the duty upfront, leading couriers to charge the €3 fee plus admin fees before delivery.
Source: regfollower.com
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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