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: July 1, 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
Changes in effect
| Announced change | In effect as of | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed customs duty: €3 + VAT on goods valued under €150 | July 1, 2026 | Applied per each unique item category |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Fixed customs fee: €2 + VAT on parcels valued under €150 | July 1, 2026 | Applied per parcel |
| France | Temporary small parcels tax (TPC): €2 + VAT on goods valued under €150 | March 1, 2026 | Applied per each unique item category In effect until November 2026 |
| Romania | Fixed tax: RON 25 (~ €5) + VAT on parcels valued under €150 | January 1, 2026 | Applied per parcel |
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
A breakdown of changes impacting direct-to-consumer e-commerce
EUROPEAN UNION
For products sold into the European Union from outside the EU
A €3 + VAT fixed customs fee on parcels valued under €150.
Applied per unique item category.
ITALY
For products sold into Italy from outside the EU
A €2 +VAT fixed customs fee on parcels valued under €150.
ITALY
POSTPONED TILL July 1, 2026
For products sold into Italy from outside the EU
A €2 + VAT fixed customs fee on parcels valued under €150.
FRANCE
For products sold into France from outside the EU
A €2 + VAT temporary small parcels tax on goods valued under €150.
Applied per unique item category.
ROMANIA
For products sold into Romania from outside the EU
A RON 25 (~ €5) + VAT fixed tax on parcels valued under €150.
ITALY
For products sold into Italy from outside the EU
A €2+ VAT fixed customs fee on parcels valued under €150.
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