EU Ends €150 Customs Exemption – €3 Flat-Rate Duty Confirmed

The EU’s 150 euro de minimis exemption ends on 1 July 2026. From that date, every parcel entering the EU carries a 3 euro flat-rate customs duty per HS6 code, rising to 5 euros once the handling fee applies by November. Brands shipping direct from the US should model the landed-cost impact per SKU.
EU Customs €3 Flat-Rate Duty from 1 July 2026 – What Beauty Brands Shipping to the EU Must Calculate Now

From 1 July 2026, the EU’s €150 de minimis exemption ends and a €3 customs duty applies per HS6 code on every parcel. For beauty brands, whose products are often low-value, that is a heavy proportional hit: a €15 serum carries a 20% overhead, and a three-category gift set faces €9.
EU 3 Euro Customs Duty Holds for July 1 Despite Delay Calls

The EU replaces its 150 euro duty-free threshold with a 3 euro flat customs charge per parcel on 1 July 2026. PostEurop has asked for a 6 to 12 month delay, but no ruling is confirmed. With the US de minimis suspension also in force, brands shipping US to EU face duty on both legs.
EU Customs Duty Hits Sports Supplement DTC Brands From July 1

From 1 July 2026, a €3 flat EU customs duty applies per HS6 code on every parcel, replacing the €150 de minimis threshold. Sports supplement brands shipping direct from the US are hit hard on low-value items: a €10 sachet carries a 30% overhead, and a three-product bundle faces €9 per parcel.