To dear European customers,
Here is an important notice about “de minimis” removal:
From July 1, 2026, the EU will remove the €150 “de minimis” duty exemption for imports.
Low-value shipments will be subject to a €3 customs duty per declaration line.
From July 1, 2026, the EU will remove the €150 “de minimis” duty exemption for imports.
Low-value shipments will be subject to a €3 customs duty per declaration line.
What’s changing in EU customs duty?
Until now, goods imported in a shipment with an intrinsic value not exceeding €150 could enter the EU without paying import duty under what is known as “de minimis”, an exemption from duty being applied.
€3 customs duty for low value shipments effective July 1, 2026
From July 1, 2026, this exemption ends. For goods imported in a shipment with an intrinsic value not exceeding €150, a €3 customs duty will be applied per each line of the customs import declaration (which can contain one or more items, depending on the tariff classification).
Existing VAT rules for imports into the EU remain unchanged
The VAT de minimis exemption was removed in 2021, and all goods imported into the EU are subject to VAT, regardless of value.