EU import duty change (from July 1, 2026) and what it means for your parcels
If you ship to the European Union, a rule change affects almost every parcel. From July 1, 2026, the EU has ended the customs-duty exemption for low-value B2C imports and introduced a small fixed duty in its place. Here's the plain-English version.
The policy, briefly
- B2C parcels imported into the EU with a declared value of €150 or less no longer get the old duty exemption.
- A fixed duty of about €3 per declared product category (HS code / declaration line) applies. A parcel with a single HS code is charged once; a parcel spanning multiple HS codes is charged cumulatively.
- Parcels declared above €150 continue under the existing EU import-tax rules.
How LoongBuy is handling it
To keep customs clearance smooth, LoongBuy has added a fixed EU Customs Duty Surcharge of about €3 per parcel for EU-bound parcels declared under €150. It's added automatically to the shipping bill when you submit and pay for a parcel. LoongBuy has said it will update the surcharge if the EU revises the rules again.
Beginner tip. Because the duty is charged per declared category, a parcel full of items in one HS category can be cheaper on duty than a mixed one. Consolidating similar items is worth considering — see how consolidation lowers cost.
What this means for you. EU shoppers should budget roughly €3 extra per parcel, expect it to appear automatically at parcel submission, and confirm the exact figure in the app before paying. Rules and rates can change, so treat this as guidance, not a permanent quote.