The EU is set to overhaul its e‑commerce customs regime, abolishing the <EUR 150 exemption on July 1 2026 and replacing it with a flat EUR 3 fee per product. From November 1 2026 a EUR 2 handling fee will apply to all distance‑sale goods, while platforms will become deemed importers responsible for duties, VAT and compliance. A new customs data hub is slated for 2028 and dedicated e‑commerce warehouses are encouraged to mitigate the impact.
From July 1 2026 the exemption will be abolished and replaced by a flat EUR 3 fee per product.
From November 1 2026 a EUR 2 handling fee will apply to all distance‑sale goods.
E‑commerce platforms selling to EU consumers will become deemed importers, responsible for customs duties, import VAT and product compliance.
The new customs data hub is planned for 2028.
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