- EU finance ministers approved a fixed EUR 3 customs duty on small parcels valued below EUR 150 entering the EU, effective from 1 July 2026.
- The duty targets non-EU sellers registered in the EU’s import one-stop shop (IOSS) and replaces the current de minimis exemption for low-value imports.
- The measure aims to create fair competition, strengthen consumer protection, and address fraud and environmental concerns in e-commerce.
- National handling fees will apply in addition to the new duty, with several member states already setting their own charges.
- This is a transitional scheme until 2028, when a permanent, fully digitalized customs system is expected to be implemented.
Source: taxathand.com
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