EU to Remove €150 Customs Duty Exemption for E-Commerce Parcels from 2026

The EU will remove the 150 EUR customs duty exemption threshold for e-commerce goods from non-EU countries starting in 2026.
A temporary solution for collecting customs duties on e-commerce packages will be implemented in 2026, ahead of the full EU Customs Agency and Data Hub launch in 2028.
The change aims to create fairer competition between e-commerce and traditional retail by eliminating the exemption that favored direct imports of low-value parcels.
The measure is part of broader EU customs reforms to modernize and simplify customs operations in response to the surge in e-commerce.
The agreement is supported by the European Parliament and is seen as a step toward a more transparent and equitable customs regime.

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