UK Low Value Import Threshold Reform Confirmed: £135 Limit to Change from October 2028
HMRC has confirmed the UK’s £135 duty-free import threshold will be reformed, with implementation set for October 2028. No immediate action is required, but brands planning UK entry have until then to build in-market logistics.
UK-India Free Trade Agreement in Force from 15 July: Key Facts for Ecommerce Brands
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement entered into force on 15 July 2026, giving 99% of Indian goods duty-free or reduced-duty access to the UK. Directly relevant for brands sourcing from India; limited impact for others.
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.
US-EU Turnberry Trade Deal – What the July 4 Deadline Means for Sports Brands With EU and US Operations
The Turnberry trade deal sets a 15% US tariff ceiling on EU goods, at risk if the EU does not ratify by 4 July 2026. US sports brands with EU manufacturing, EU-sourced inputs or dual-market supply chains have direct exposure on the EU-to-US leg.
Every EU Parcel From Outside Now Carries a Customs Charge
The EU’s €150 duty-free exemption ends in four weeks. In its place is a €3 charge, applied per tariff heading within each consignment. Not as a single flat fee per parcel.
EU De Minimis Duty Threshold Removed July 2026: What US Ecommerce Brands Need to Know
The EU removes its €150 de minimis duty exemption on July 1, 2026. Every commercial shipment entering the EU from that date is duty-liable regardless of declared value. Amazon EU has separately begun applying a low-value goods surcharge to third-party sellers shipping cross-border. Brands with EU-based stock avoid both costs entirely by clearing customs once on bulk inbound shipments