EU to Remove Tariff Exemption for Small E-commerce Parcels Under €150
The EU will officially remove the tariff exemption for cross-border parcels under €150 starting July 1. This move will significantly increase logistics costs for cross-border e-commerce sellers and impose higher compliance reporting requirements on sellers, with platforms facing increased regulatory responsibilities.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective Date: July 1, 2026
- 2Scope of Exemption Removal: Cross-border parcels under €150
- 3Regulatory Enhancement: Platform responsibility, product safety, customs data
What happened?
The European Union announced that starting July 1, 2026, it will terminate the tariff exemption for cross-border parcels valued under €150. Additionally, the EU will tighten regulations on e-commerce platforms regarding product safety, customs data reporting, and platform compliance responsibilities.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers need to immediately assess profit margins on EU sites, adjust pricing strategies to accommodate the new tariff costs, and ensure the accuracy of customs declaration data to mitigate compliance risks.