The European Union has abolished the €150 de‑minimis customs duty exemption for low‑value e‑commerce packages, imposing a €3 duty per item on goods shipped from third countries directly to consumers. The change is intended to level the playing field for EU retailers and reduce the risk of non‑compliant products, which a 2025 investigation found affected over 60% of low‑value imports. Customs authorities will collect the duty from sellers and platforms, so consumers pay no additional fee at delivery. The €3 rate is temporary, lasting until July 2028, when a customs data hub will apply standard duty rates based on tariff classification, origin and value. The reform also introduces a handling fee to cover customs processing costs, effective no later than 1 November 2026.
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