EU Customs Regulation Update

EU Customs Regulation Update

 

Effective July 1, 2026, shipments to EU countries may be subject to a €3 customs duty for each applicable HS code (customs classification) for goods valued at €150 or less. If a shipment contains products with multiple HS codes, the customs duty may be charged separately for each applicable HS code. VAT remains unchanged and continues to apply to all imports.

 

Category Before (Until June 30, 2026) After (From July 1, 2026)
Customs Duty No customs duty for goods valued at €150 or less
Standard customs duty for goods over €150
€3 customs duty for each applicable HS code on goods valued at €150 or less
Standard customs duty for goods over €150
VAT VAT applied to all imported goods No change – VAT continues to apply to all imported goods
EU Handling Fee Introduced only in selected EU countries (e.g. France €2, Italy €2, Romania RON 25) Planned to be introduced across all EU member states from November 2026 (details to be announced)