EU to End Import Duty Exemption for Goods Below €150
From July 1, 2026, the EU will abolish the tariff exemption for imported goods valued at €150 or less and impose a €3 duty. This will directly increase logistics costs for cross-border sellers and impose stricter requirements on the accuracy of customs data.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective date: July 1, 2026
- 2Policy: Tariff exemption for goods below €150 abolished
- 3New charges: €3 duty plus subsequent handling fees
- 4Core impact: Higher customs-clearance costs and compliance complexity
What happened?
The EU is preparing to implement a new cross-border ecommerce tariff policy. From July 1, 2026, all low-value goods imported into the EU with a value of €150 or less will no longer receive duty-free treatment and will be subject to a €3 tariff. Additional handling fees will be introduced later. The policy requires sellers to provide more accurate HS codes and data management during customs clearance to address compliance risks.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers exporting to Europe will face direct pressure on profit margins. Optimize pricing promptly and ensure customs documentation is compliant to avoid additional fines or shipment delays caused by data errors.