EU: Fixed €3 Tariff on Low-Value Non-EU Shipments from July 2026, Still Unofficial

According to reports from Belga News Agency and Philenews, the European Union is expected to implement a fixed €3 tariff on each low-value shipment (under €150) from non-member countries, starting July 2026. The measure aims to level the playing field between local operators and foreign ones benefiting from the current exemption. The fee would apply per "tariff line" within a single shipment, meaning a package with multiple items could incur several charges. As of now, no official legal instrument has been published confirming the exact terms.

The current exemption for low-value shipments (up to €150) was designed to facilitate trade but has been heavily exploited by non-EU e-commerce platforms, putting European traders who comply with all customs requirements at a disadvantage. The European Commission proposed removing this exemption and introducing a fixed tariff to simplify revenue collection and ensure fair competition. This change aligns with global trends to eliminate de minimis thresholds, as the US recently did.