From 1 July 2026, the European Union has started charging a €3 customs duty on low-value goods imported from outside the bloc, ending the duty-free treatment that applied to parcels worth less than €150. The new charge forms part of the EU's customs reform and targets the rapid growth in low-cost online shopping. The measure applies to consignments valued below €150 and covers most purchases made through online marketplaces registered under the EU's Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) system. Around 93 p...

The measure implements a new EU framework under which small parcels valued at up to 150 euros arriving from third-country platforms will no longer be exempt

The introduction of the flat rate fee forms part of a broader EU reform aimed at addressing the sharp rise in low-cost imports and their impact on consumers and the environment.

Parcels of goods worth under €150 will no longer enjoy ‘de minimis’ exemption, exploited by platforms such as Temu and Shein

Starting July 1, low-value packages heading to the European Union will have a flat €3 customs duty per each declared line item.

Under the new framework, a temporary customs fee of 3 euros per product category will be imposed on shipments valued up to 150 euros.

The European Union will slap a three-euro ($3.40) duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value packages, mainly from China.

The European Union will slap a €3 duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value packages, mainly from China. So how will it impact…

The European Union will slap a €3 duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value packages, mainly from China. So how will it impact…

The European Union is imposing a new tax on small imports, which will heavily impact Chinese giants like SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpress. What does this mean for European consumers,…

From 1 July 2026, the European Union has started charging a €3 customs duty on low-value goods imported from outside the bloc, ending the duty-free treatment that applied to…