EU De Minimis 2026: The ?3 Customs Duty Survival Guide
From 1 July 2026 the EU scraps the ?150 duty exemption and charges ?3 per item category on low-value parcels. Here's the DDP and IOSS playbook to keep parcels clearing.
From 1 July 2026 the EU scraps the ?150 duty exemption and charges ?3 per item category on low-value parcels. Here's the DDP and IOSS playbook to keep parcels clearing.
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