- The European Commission published draft legislation introducing a EUR 2 per-item handling fee on goods sold by non-EU online retailers directly to EU consumers.
- The fee is expected to apply from 1 November 2026 unless the European Parliament rejects it during scrutiny.
- The measure is part of the EU Customs Reform and targets the surge in low-value e-commerce imports.
- From 1 July 2028, a reduced fee will apply where distance-sold goods are placed in a customs warehouse before being released into free circulation in the EU.
- The EUR 2 fee is separate from, and added on top of, the temporary EUR 3 customs duty for items valued at EUR 150 or less.
Source: taxathand.com
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