- The EU customs reform has entered into force, introducing a new Union Customs Code (UCC) and creating the EU Customs Authority (EUCA) to modernize and better integrate customs operations across the EU.
- The EUCA will develop the EU Customs Data Hub, a single trade interface for imports and exports that is intended to replace existing national and EU IT systems and improve information exchange between customs authorities.
- The EU Customs Data Hub is expected to become mandatory for e-commerce consignments from 1 July 2028 and for other trade by 2031.
- A new EU-wide handling fee will apply to goods sold in distance sales and released for free circulation in the EU from November 2026.
- The Commission has proposed setting the Union handling fee at €2 per item; this would apply in addition to a temporary €3 customs duty from 1 July 2026.
Source: taxscape.deloitte.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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