EU to Eliminate Import Tax Exemption for Goods Under €150
The EU announced that starting July 1, 2026, it will eliminate the tax exemption policy for low-value imports (under €150). This move will significantly impact cross-border logistics and pricing strategies for e-commerce sellers.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective date: July 1, 2026
- 2Policy change: Eliminate tax exemption for imports under €150
What happened?
The EU has announced new customs regulations that will abolish the tax exemption policy for low-value imported goods under €150, effective July 1, 2026. This change aims to strengthen regulations on imported goods and enhance tax collection on low-value items. Cross-border e-commerce sellers and logistics industry participants need to carefully evaluate this change to address potentially increased logistics and tariff costs. The policy implementation could significantly affect the pricing strategies and market competitiveness of cross-border e-commerce.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Tariff costs will rise significantly; sellers need to recalculate profit models for European sites and consider adjusting pricing or logistics plans.