EU to Impose €2 Handling Fee on Non-EU Parcels
Starting November 1, 2026, the EU will impose a €2 processing fee per item on parcels shipped directly to consumers from outside the EU, regardless of the parcel's value. This is in addition to the existing €3 fee for low-value small parcels. The €2 processing fee is a permanent measure, while the €3 fee will remain in effect until July 1, 2028.
The EU will impose a €2 handling fee on non-EU parcels
Starting November 1, 2026, the European Union will charge a €2 handling fee per item for parcels shipped directly to consumers from outside the EU, regardless of the parcel's value. This fee will be paid by e-commerce platforms, sellers, and intermediaries, in addition to a previously imposed €3 fee for low-value small parcels.
The EU states that the new fee will offset the costs of customs processing for the large volume of parcels. Platforms and sellers may pass these costs on to consumers through price increases. The €2 handling fee is a long-term measure, while the €3 fee is temporary and will remain in effect until July 1, 2028.
Luxembourg Times
https://www.luxtimes.lu/europeanunion/new-levy-on-non-eu-parcels-kicks-in-november-1/163611818.html
