{"id":22244,"date":"2026-02-16T07:42:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T07:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=22244"},"modified":"2026-02-16T07:42:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T07:42:31","slug":"prepare-for-new-rules-on-eu-parcel-deliveries-daily-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=22244","title":{"rendered":"Prepare for new rules on EU parcel deliveries \u2013 Daily Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Parcel duty is changing<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Businesses exporting small parcels to the European Union with a value below \u20ac150 per item face a \u20ac3 duty for each one from July and they should start planing now for the changes \u2013 and model the impact on the bottom line.<\/p>\n

For local\u00a0exporters and supply chain managers, this development has strategic and operational implications.<\/p>\n

First, there are the cost pressures \u2013\u00a0the\u00a0\u20ac3 duty per item type could erode margins, especially for businesses dealing in low-value, high-volume goods. Packages containing several item types may incur a separate duty charge for each item type.<\/p>\n

Secondly, on pricing strategies, local companies must decide whether to absorb the cost, pass it on to customers or restructure product bundles to minimise item types per shipment\u00a0package.<\/p>\n

Thirdly, they need to consider the customer experience \u2013 additional charges and potential delays could impact customer satisfaction if not managed proactively.\u201d<\/p>\n

Given the increasingly complicated customs and duty tax regime it is vital that SMEs and corporates adopt a strategic approach to the management of their tax obligations, along with the curve ball being thrown this July with the \u20ac3 duty per item.<\/p>\n

The duties are\u00a0being brought in to close a loophole that allowed non-EU sellers to undercut EU businesses.<\/p>\n

Exporters are also being urged to factor in compliance complexity from July \u2013 customs declarations will require greater accuracy and local businesses using the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) must ensure systems are updated.<\/p>\n

There are also duty reclaims to think about \u2013 customer returns will require companies to take additional steps to recover duties in EU countries.<\/p>\n

The countdown to this July has begun. Our advice is to act now. Businesses that prepare early will avoid unexpected costs, compliance risks and customer dissatisfaction.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to prepare for the regulatory change:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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  • Conduct a full impact assessment<\/li>\n
  • Audit EU export operations<\/li>\n
  • Review pricing and logistics strategy<\/li>\n
  • Ensure compliance mechanisms (VAT, customs data, IOSS) are fully aligned<\/li>\n
  • Prepare customer-facing communications and internal protocols.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    There is some good news \u2013 the\u00a0interim measure will remain in place until 2028, when a full customs overhaul is expected to abolish the low-value exemption entirely and align duties with product classification. \u00a0<\/p>\n

    However, we also expect a Customs handling fee to be implemented in the last quarter of this year, which is in addition to these \u20ac3 duties.<\/p>\n

    Gordon Baird is Azets\u2019 new customs and duty tax director\u00a0for the UK<\/em><\/p>\n

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