End of EU Low-Value Customs Relief: Preparing for the Temporary EUR 3 Per-Item Duty from July 2026 [GeXPs26-0629EN]
EU Ends the €150 Customs-Duty Exemption: How the Temporary €3 Tariff Works from July 2026 Export Intelligence · GeXPs26-0629.en EU Ends the €150 Customs-Duty Exemption: How the Temporary €3 Tariff Works from July 2026 Accuracy note: “€3 per item” means per customs item defined by tariff classification—not per physical unit, parcel, shipment or order. In 3 lines From 1 July 2026 , the EU ends the customs-duty exemption for eligible low-value imports of up to €150 and introduces a temporary €3 tariff per tariff-classification item . The measure runs until 1 July 2028 . A shipment may generate one or several €3 charges depending on the classifications declared. The tariff is separate from VAT, IOSS and handling fees . Sellers should recalculate landed cost and review product data, delivery terms and customs responsibilities. What changes The European Union is changing the customs treatment of low-value goods sold online. The existing customs-duty exe...