Amazon: EU Will Impose 3 Euro Tariff on Low-Value Packages Starting July 1
Starting July 1, 2026, the EU will abolish tariff exemptions for import packages valued under 150 Euros. Amazon sellers using FBA or FBM to ship to the EU will have to pay an additional 3 Euro tariff per item. Sellers are advised to recalculate the gross profit of small package shipments and consider increasing the proportion of local overseas warehouse shipping to reduce costs.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective Date: July 1, 2026
- 2Policy Content: Abolish tariff exemption for packages under 150 Euros
- 3Tariff Rate: 3 Euro per item
What happened?
Amazon has announced that the EU region will abolish the tariff exemption policy for low-value import packages under 150 Euros. Starting July 1, 2026, all FBA and FBM orders shipped directly to consumers from outside the EU will incur a 3 Euro tariff per item. Amazon will automatically add this fee to the sales price and requires sellers to ensure compliance with IOSS declaration.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
The cost of fulfilling direct shipment of small packages will significantly increase. Sellers should review the breakeven point of low-priced SKUs and consider adjusting logistics strategies, such as increasing the proportion of shipments from local overseas warehouses in countries like Germany and France.