Italy Delays Small Package Administrative Fee until October 1
Italy's cabinet decides to postpone the €2 administrative fee for small packages under €150 from non-EU countries, initially set for July 1, to October 1.
What are the key facts?
- 1Original date: July 1, 2026
- 2New implementation date: October 1, 2026
- 3Fee standard: €2 per package
What happened?
The Italian government recently announced that the €2 administrative fee for small packages below €150 from non-EU countries, originally set to take effect on July 1, 2026, will now be implemented on October 1. This decision allows cross-border eCommerce sellers more preparation time, while non-EU merchants have an extra window to adjust their logistics and compliance strategies, potentially lowering economic burdens for small and medium-sized sellers entering the Italian market.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers exporting to Italy benefit from an additional three-month buffer period; it is advisable to use this time to optimize logistics cost structure. Top priority action: Conduct a cost analysis of small package fees and identify suitable logistics solutions to comply with the new regulations.