EU ends duty-free loophole for small online parcels

Council of the European Union has approved new customs duty rules that will remove the long-standing duty-free threshold for small parcels entering the EU. The change targets low-value imports linked to cross-border e-commerce and is expected to reshape pricing, sourcing and fulfilment strategies for retailers serving EU consumers. From 1 July 2026, parcels valued at under €150 will no longer benefit from a customs duty exemption. Instead, a flat €3 customs duty will apply per item category in a shipmen ...