EU to Abolish Import Duty Exemption for Goods Valued Below €150
Starting July 1, 2026, the EU will abolish the duty exemption for imports valued at €150 or below and impose a €3 tariff. This change will directly increase logistics costs for cross-border sellers and raise the requirements for the accuracy of customs clearance data.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective date: July 1, 2026
- 2Policy content: abolish duty exemption for goods under €150
- 3New fees: €3 tariff plus additional processing fees
- 4Core impact: increased customs costs and compliance difficulty
What happened?
The EU is set to implement a new cross-border e-commerce tariff policy. Starting July 1, 2026, low-value goods (valued at €150 or below) imported to the EU will no longer enjoy tax exemptions and will be subject to a €3 customs duty. Furthermore, additional handling fees will be introduced. This policy requires sellers to provide more precise HS codes and data management during customs clearance to address compliance risks.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
For sellers exporting to Europe, profit margins will be directly squeezed. Sellers need to promptly optimize pricing strategies and ensure compliance of customs documentation to avoid additional penalties or delays due to data errors.