EU import rules are changing. Here is what it means for your shop.
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EU customs reform timeline 2026–2028: the EU Customs Data Hub, the new EU Customs Authority, and when standard duty rates replace the flat €3
The EU Customs Authority in Lille, the Data Hub (mandatory for e-commerce from 1 July 2028) and when normal duty rates replace the flat…
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Checklist: 10 things to update in your store before shipping to EU customers this holiday season
Pricing, duty-paid vs unpaid, HS codes, product identifiers, carrier settings and returns: 10 store updates before the EU holiday peak.
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IOSS explained: how VAT works on EU orders under €150 and whether you should register
How the Import One-Stop Shop works, why non-EU sellers need an intermediary, and how the €3 duty and €2 fee affect the IOSS decision.
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1 November 2026 EU changes: handling fees and new data requirements on low-value parcels
From 1 November 2026: a €2 EU handling fee per item at any value, plus mandatory product identifiers on parcels up to €150. What’s…
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The EU’s €150 duty exemption is gone: what the €3 per-item customs duty (from 1 July 2026) means for your shop
Since 1 July 2026, EU parcels under €150 pay €3 duty per item category, not per parcel. How it’s calculated, who pays and what…
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