- The EU will abolish the customs duty exemption for small consignments under EUR 150, starting July 1, 2026.
- A provisional flat-rate customs duty of EUR 3 per tariff category will apply to such consignments until July 1, 2028.
- This change addresses the surge in small parcel imports, mainly from China, and aims to ensure fair competition and better customs enforcement.
- After 2028, all imports, regardless of value, will be subject to regular customs tariffs once the new EU customs data hub is operational.
Source: vat-consult.be
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