The EU’s customs overhaul is now in force. Check your setup.

The European Union’s overhauled customs reform package entered into force on 22 September 2026, per reporting by the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade. Every brand importing goods into the EU sits inside its scope, whether those goods arrive as pallets or as single parcels.
EU Customs Charge Rising to €5 Per Parcel From November 2026

A new €2 handling fee joins the existing €3 flat-rate duty from November 2026, bringing the combined EU customs charge to €5 per parcel. Multi-SKU orders face compounding costs, strengthening the case for EU in-market warehousing.