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Parcels up to 150 EUR: 3 EUR flat duty since 1 July 2026
The 150 EUR duty exemption is gone. Direct shipments to EU consumers pay 3 EUR per tariff line.
- Applies to distance sales of goods imported into the EU with a value up to 150 EUR.
- 3 EUR per item type (per tariff classification), not per piece. Five identical creams: 3 EUR. One cream and one silk pillowcase: 6 EUR.
- Applies even to goods that are otherwise duty-free, such as perfume and skincare.
- Temporary until 1 July 2028, then normal duty rates apply.
- Product identifiers become mandatory from 1 November 2026.
Legal basis: EU customs rules for low-value consignments
As of: 17 Sep 2026
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