- The European Commission is expected to confirm by 21 September that a €2 customs handling fee on low-value parcels under €150 will take effect on 1 November 2026.
- The Council of the European Union agreed to the plan on 3 September.
- The timing is meant to align with the EU’s €3 customs duties fee on the same imports, which starts on 1 July.
- The new Customs Code provides the legal basis for the e-commerce handling fee, but the Commission will set the exact amount separately.
- The fee will be €2 per parcel sent to EU consumers, with possible discounts for consignment shipments.
Source: vatcalc.com
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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