EU Officially Imposes €3 Tariff on Low-Value Packages
As of July 1, the EU has removed the tariff exemption for low-value packages below €150 and will impose a €3 tariff per item according to customs classification. This move aims to combat false declarations, protect local EU businesses, and enhance the safety of imported goods.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective Date: July 1, 2026
- 2Tariff Standard: €3 per item
- 3Scope: Low-value packages imported from non-EU (under €150)
What happened?
The European Commission announced that starting July 1, 2026, a €3 tariff will be imposed on low-value packages imported from outside the EU (valued at no more than €150). This policy aims to address the long-standing issue of tariffs exemption abuse, combat false declarations and non-compliant goods, and ensure fair competition in the EU market.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Cross-border sellers need to recalculate logistics and tax costs for entering the EU market and ensure the accuracy of customs declaration information to avoid goods being detained or incurring additional fines due to compliance issues.