EU CUSTOMS REFORM: THE LATEST UPDATES
Everything direct-to-consumer brands and retailers need to know about the evolving Customs Reform in the European Union
Last update: April 20, 2026
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Note: We update this page as the changes occur. Be sure to check back for the latest information and developments. Review our timeline to see a chronological view of all updates in effect.
Changes announced by the European Union
For products imported from outside the EU
Upcoming Changes
| Scheduled to go into effect | Additional details | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed customs duty: EUR 3 on goods valued under EUR 150 | July 1, 2026 | Applied per each unique HS code |
Changes announced by specific EU member countries
For products imported from outside the EU
Changes in effect
| Member Country | Announced change | In effect as of | Additional details |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Temporary small parcels tax (TPC): 2 EUR on goods valued under 150 EUR | March 1, 2026 | Applied per each unique HS code In effect until November 2026 |
| Romania | Fixed tax: RON 25 (~ EUR 5) on parcels valued under 150 EUR | January 1, 2026 | Applied per parcel |
Upcoming Changes
| Member Country | Announced change | In effect as of | Additional details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Fixed customs fee: EUR 2 on parcels valued under EUR 150 | June 30, 2026 | Applied per parcel Originally went into effect in January, 2026. Postponed in March 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Sources:
Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze (MEF), March 12, 2026
Comunicato Stampa N° 31 del 12/03/2026
Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects, February 19,2026
Taxe sur les petits colis : point d’information sur sa mise en œuvre
Ministerul Finanţelor, February 2, 2026
FAKE NEWS ŞI DEZINFORMARE ÎN SPAȚIUL PUBLIC: CLARIFICĂRI TAXA PE COLETE EXTRACOMUNITARE
Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli, December 30, 2025
LEGE nr. 239 din 15 decembrie 2025
European Council – Council of the European Union, December 12, 2025
Customs: Council agrees to levy customs duty on small parcels as of 1 July 2026
European Commission, December 12, 2025
EU introduces customs duties on low-value e-commerce packages
European Commission, November 13, 2025
E-commerce: 150 EUR customs duty exemption threshold to be removed as of 2026
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EU Customs Reform Timeline: Changes in effect
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ITALY
POSTPONED TILL JUNE 30, 2026
For products sold into Italy from outside the EU
A EUR 2 fixed customs fee on parcels valued under EUR 150.
FRANCE
For products sold into France from outside the EU
A 2 EUR temporary small parcels tax on goods valued under 150 EUR. Applied per unique HS code.
ROMANIA
For products sold into Romania from outside the EU
A RON 25 (~ EUR 5) fixed tax on parcels valued under 150 EUR.
ITALY
For products sold into Italy from outside the EU
A EUR 2 fixed customs fee on parcels valued under EUR 150.
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