Holiday schedule for the second half of 2026

July 1, 2026

Pursuant to an official notification from the European Union, the €150 import duty exemption threshold will be formally abolished effective July 1, 2026. From this date onward, all parcels entering the EU will be subject to customs duties.

The key changes and requirements are outlined below:

1. Duty Adjustments

• Effective July 1, B2C parcels with a declared value of ≤€150 will no longer enjoy duty-free treatment. Customs will levy duties based on the tariff line, calculated as follows: Duty = Number of Tariff Lines × €3.

• For B2B parcels, duties will be calculated based on the applicable tariff rates corresponding to the commodity's customs tariff classification.

2. Mandatory Customs Clearance Information

• B2B commercial shipments must provide the consignee's valid VAT and EORI numbers.

• B2C private/personal shipments must provide a valid IOSS number prior to dispatch.

Risk Advisory: Shipments without a valid IOSS number or VAT number may still be dispatched; however, they are highly likely to face clearance delays, detention, or even return/destruction. Any resulting losses or costs shall be borne by the sender.

3. Invoice Requirements

• Please clearly indicate the trade nature on the invoice as either B2B or B2C.

4. Product Identification (PID) – Advance Notice

• Effective November 1, 2026, B2C parcels will additionally be required to provide the merchant name (mandatory), manufacturer identification code (mandatory), and a standardized product identification code (mandatory if applicable).