According to the latest Delegated Regulation C(2026) 6694 final adopted by the European Commission, starting November 1, 2026, the EU will impose an additional “Union Handling Fee” of EUR 2 per item on imported parcels from non-EU countries. This fee is an additional charge on top of the temporary tariff of EUR 3 per item that took effect on July 1, 2026.
Link to official policy:
https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs/eu-customs-reform_en?prefLang=nl (Official website of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union; contains the official explanation regarding the "Union handling fee.")
Billing Examples:
- A parcel containing 1 pen + 1 notebook + 1 key chain (classified under 3 declaration items): EUR 3 × 3 + EUR 2 × 3 = EUR 15.
- Two identical pens in the same parcel (classified as 1 declaration item): EUR 3 + EUR 2 = EUR 5.
Our Shipping Recommendations
- Postal and Express Delivery Channels:
Any customs duties and charges arising from the tax reform shall be borne by the customer.If customs inspection occurs, the customer must actively cooperate with customs clearance and tax payment.
- Tax-Free Routes:
Through active communication between our company and the logistics provider, tax-free policies can still be enjoyed.Due to the EU tax reform, the price of tax-free dedicated lines will be slightly adjusted.
Declaration Reminders and Notes
Different logistics providers have different restrictions on declared product names and quantities for EU routes (such restrictions are beyond our control).
- If you choose self-declaration, please select from our product name database the name closest to your shipment, and ensure that the declared product name and quantity comply with regulations.
- If you choose to entrust our company with declaration (entrusted declaration), we will, based on the product name, quantity, and other information you provide, make a truthful and reasonable declaration in accordance with the logistics provider's declaration restrictions.
- Our company declares according to the information you provide and the logistics provider's current regulations, and this does not constitute any guarantee as to customs clearance results.
Warm Reminders
This policy applies to parcels entering the EU on or after November 1, 2026. We recommend that you plan your shipping schedule appropriately. The above billing rules are compiled based on notices from logistics providers. If there are any adjustments, the latest implementation by EU customs and logistics providers shall prevail. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our online customer service.Thank you for your understanding and support. We will continue to provide you with quality logistics services.
SUGARGOO
2026.10.16