- From 1 July 2026, a temporary EUR 3 customs levy applies to certain imported low-value goods (up to EUR 150) from third countries, under Regulation (EU) 2026/382, initially through 1 July 2028.
- The EUR 3 levy is based on the customs tariff classification of the goods, not simply the number of parcels or physical items; a shipment can trigger multiple charges if it contains multiple relevant goods categories.
- From 1 November 2026, an additional EU-wide handling fee will apply to certain cross-border e-commerce shipments sold at a distance from third countries.
- The handling fee is EUR 2 per customs declaration line/item position, not a packaging tax and not a flat fee per package.
- Businesses should review product classification, customs data quality, and import processes early, as the impact will mainly affect online retailers, platforms, and logistics providers handling large volumes of small shipments.
Source: roedl.com
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