EU to End Duty Exemption for Imports Under €150
The EU has announced that it will end the customs-duty exemption for imported goods valued below €150 from July 1, 2026. The change will significantly increase customs-clearance costs and logistics complexity for cross-border e-commerce sellers.
What are the key facts?
- 1Policy: end of duty exemption for imports under €150
- 2Effective date: July 1, 2026
- 3Impact: higher logistics and customs-clearance costs
What happened?
The European Commission confirmed that it will abolish the current customs-duty exemption for imports under €150 from July 1, 2026. This means all goods entering the EU will be subject to customs duties, creating a major impact on cross-border sellers that rely on direct shipment of small parcels and making logistics and customs-clearance procedures more stringent.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
The policy will directly raise the cost of goods entering the EU market. Sellers should adjust pricing strategies in advance and optimize overseas-warehouse deployment to manage customs-clearance challenges.