New customs duty on low value imports – 1 July
10 June 2026
As announced earlier this year, as of 1 July 2026, €3 customs duty per item will be levied on e-commerce parcels valued below €150 imported into the EU (see MIT news 2 January 2026), abolishing the duty exemption applicable until 30 June 2026.
The Commission has issued guidance for operators in the e-commerce market which clarifies the new rules.
!The rules will apply to distance sales of imported goods, such as online purchases from non-EU suppliers!