EU 2026 Small-Parcel Rules, Explained
Three changes, one timeline and an arrival-date checker — understand in 30 seconds which rules apply to your parcel.
The three changes (fact cards)
Temporary flat duty of €3 per category (not per parcel) on parcels up to €150
Declared per product category; sellers declare truthfully with this cost priced in.
In force since 2026-07-01Mandatory product identification data (Regulation (EU) 2026/1022)
Parcels need more complete product and recipient data — truthful declarations clear customs faster.
Mandatory from 2026-11-01 (voluntary from 2026-07)Distance-sale parcel handling fee (Union handling fee)
Each member state publishes its own implementation rules (no country rates are listed on this page).
Member states, at latest 2026-11-01What this means for buyers
The estimate page itemises international freight and estimated taxes, always marked "Estimate · subject to customs". BuyCN does not pay duties on your behalf and makes no tax-inclusive promises.
We declare the true category and paid value of every item and provide complete product and recipient data — aligned with change no. 2, reducing customs holds and returns.
If your destination member state collects the handling fee under change no. 3, it follows the customs publication of that state and is settled by the recipient per local guidance. We never create surprise tax bills.
Arrival-date checker
Charged per category from 2026-07-01; declared truthfully by the seller side.
Voluntary from 2026-07, mandatory from 2026-11-01.
Member states at latest 2026-11-01; rules follow the customs publication of that state.
FAQ
How much more will I pay?
Parcels up to €150 carry a temporary flat duty of €3 per category (not per parcel; in force since 2026-07-01). Any member-state handling fee follows the customs publication of the destination. No country rates are listed on this page.
Will orders after 1 November get held at customs?
Truthful category and value declarations plus complete product and recipient data help clearance. Outcomes are decided by customs; we give no clearance guarantee.
Does BuyCN pay duties for me?
No. BuyCN does not pay duties on your behalf and makes no tax-inclusive promises. Any taxes due are the responsibility of the recipient under law; the estimate page itemises them, marked "Estimate · subject to customs".
Where are the official texts?
See the footnote links to EUR-Lex and European Commission guidance. Member-state rules follow the customs publication of each state.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules are interpreted per official EU texts and the customs publications of the destination member state; where conflicts arise, official documents prevail.
Official sources: EUR-Lex · European Commission guidance (2026-09-24)