Every EU-Bound Parcel Now Carries a Customs Charge

From 1 July, every parcel entering the EU from outside attracts a €3 flat-rate customs duty. November adds mandatory product identifiers and a €2 handling fee. Here’s the full timetable and what it means for your shipping model.
The Three Biggest Carriers in the World Are Warning About July 1

The world’s three biggest carriers jointly warned EU finance ministers of border hold-up risk on 1 July. DHL has publicly recommended Delivered to Party (DTP) billing. Here’s what that means for US brands still shipping from outside the EU.