EU Customs changes

Overview

Recent EU customs reforms has introduced significant changes to how duties and declarations are applied to goods entering the region.

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What is changing?
From 1st July 2026, the existing €150 value threshold will be removed, meaning all goods may be subject to customs duties regardless of value. As part of this update, enhanced customs data will be required to support increased declaration obligations, reflecting a broader EU initiative to standardise and modernise cross‑border eCommerce processes.

To help explain the change, the following table provides a simple comparison of what is changing:

Current process (today)	New process (from 2026 onwards)
Low-value (≤ €150) shipments typically clear without customs duties	Shipments may be subject to customs duties regardless of value
Limited data required for low-value shipments	More detailed shipment and product data required
Simplified handling for low-value shipments	More consistent and structured customs processing
Customs responsibility is often handled later in the process	Greater responsibility at the point of shipment creation
Product-level information is often minimal or optional	More accurate and detailed product‑level data expected

Overview

What is changing?

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