As part of the European Union's customs reform, the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value imports has been officially abolished. Parcels shipped to EU member states from outside the EU (e.g., from our international facilities) will now be subject to an additional Customs Duty, which is entirely separate from VAT.
To ensure seamless customs clearance and avoid shipping transit delays, PrintKK will begin collecting this customs duty in advance starting July 1, 2026.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is changing for EU orders starting July 1, 2026?
The EU has eliminated the duty-free threshold for low-value goods under €150. Under the broader EU Customs Reform, the implementation will follow two main phases:
Transitional Period (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028): A flat customs duty of €3 per item applies to shipments with an intrinsic value under €150, provided that VAT is declared via IOSS. If IOSS is not utilized, standard customs tariff rates will apply.
From July 1, 2028 Onwards: The transitional flat fee ends. Full customs duties will apply to all imported goods regardless of their value.
Q2: Which orders will be affected by this new rule?
An order will be affected if it meets both of the following conditions:
The order's destination/shipping address is within a European Union (EU) member state.
The items are fulfilled and shipped from outside the European Union.
Q3: Is the €3 flat fee applied per "order" or per "item"?
The flat customs duty is applied per customs-classified item, not per order.
💡 Example: If you purchase 1 T-shirt and 1 mug in a single order (which belong to different customs product classifications), the flat customs duty for that order will be: €3 + €3 = €6.
Q4: Is Customs Duty the same as Value-Added Tax (VAT)?
No. They are two entirely separate charges.
VAT (Value-Added Tax): A consumption tax applied within the European Union. The €150 threshold still determines which VAT rate and treatment apply to your order.
Customs Duty: An import charge applied specifically to goods entering the EU borders.
Depending on the specifics of your order, both VAT and customs duty may apply simultaneously.
Q5: Does this new duty rule apply to all European countries?
This rule applies strictly to European Union (EU) member states.
Non-EU European countries (such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, etc.) have their own independent import rules, VAT structures, and carrier fees. They are not affected by this EU €3 flat customs duty policy.
📌 Appendix: Official List of the 27 EU Member States Applicable to This Rule Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia.
