- From 1 July 2026, the EU will apply a temporary customs duty of 3 euros per item on low-value shipments (up to 150 euros), replacing the previous duty exemption.
- The rule was introduced by Regulation (EU) No. 382/2026 and clarified by a recent European Commission guide and a national customs notice.
- The duty applies mainly to goods imported under IOSS/IVA-exempt cases or contained in postal consignments, and it is meant to cover all distance-sales goods up to 150 euros regardless of VAT regime or customs declaration type.
- The measure is temporary and will last until 1 July 2028, when the new Customs Data Hub is expected to make ordinary duty rules fully applicable.
- The guide also clarifies how to calculate intrinsic value and what counts as an “item” for the 3-euro charge.
Source: eutekne.info
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