- 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.
Source: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu
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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