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Since 1 July 2026 the €150 customs-duty exemption no longer applies to parcels entering the EU, and a temporary €3 per item duty applies to relevant low-value consignments until 1 July 2028. Answer the questions below to see the usual treatment for your setup. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What changed with the EU €150 threshold?+

Since July 2021, the EU removed the €22 VAT exemption for low-value imports. Now all imports are subject to VAT, but goods under €150 may qualify for simplified IOSS treatment.

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Common questions

Did the €150 IOSS limit change too?

No. The €3 duty is a customs-duty change. VAT on consignments of €150 or less continues to run through IOSS or border collection under the existing VAT framework.

How is the €3 counted — per parcel, per unit, or per product type?

Per product type in a consignment, based on tariff classification rather than quantity. The Commission's example: five identical T-shirts in one parcel attract €3; one T-shirt plus one watch attract €6.

Does the €3 duty apply to marketplace orders?

The duty attaches to the imported consignment rather than the sales channel. Who bears and remits it depends on the shipping arrangement, which is worth confirming with your marketplace and carrier.

Is this a customs ruling for my goods?

No. It describes the usual treatment for low-value ecommerce parcels. Product-specific duty rates, exceptions and classification need a customs professional.

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