EU Cancels 150 Euro Tax Exemption, Logistics Firms Report Cross-Border Sellers Adjusting to New Regulations
As of July 2026, the EU has canceled the tax exemption for goods valued under 150 euros and imposes a 3 euro tax on each item code. Logistics firms report that cross-border sellers are forced to adjust their supply chain strategies to deal with rising costs and complex customs clearance.
What are the key facts?
- 1Policy background: EU cancels tax exemption for goods under 150 euros
- 2Effective date: July 1, 2026
- 3New regulation: 3 euro temporary tax on each item code
What happened?
The EU's new tariff policy aims to combat low reporting behavior for low-priced goods and create a fair competition environment. This policy is expected to last at least until July 2028, significantly increasing the cost of cross-border parcels directed to consumers and challenging customs clearance efficiency.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers exporting to the EU need to recalibrate their pricing models and optimize customs processes to cope with the additional tax costs.