From 1 July 2026 the European Union will impose a temporary €3 customs duty on each item in consignments valued up to €150 that are shipped directly to consumers. The measure is in force until 1 July 2028, when the EU Customs Data Hub for e‑commerce will replace the temporary rule with standard tariff calculations based on value, origin and tariff classification. Under the new duty, the declarant—usually the platform, seller, carrier or authorised representative— is responsible for payment; consumers are not liable. Businesses selling directly to consumers and carriers must update their systems to collect the duty and, from 1 November 2026, declare product identifiers in customs declarations. Customs authorities will collect the duty at clearance, using existing digital tools. After 2028, standard customs tariffs apply, which may be higher or lower than €3. Revenue from the duty is split 75 % into the EU budget and 25 % to member states.
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