Currently, low-value shipments of EUR 150 or less sent from outside the EU to consumers within the EU are, as a general rule, exempt from customs duties.
However, from July 1, 2026, this duty-free treatment for B2C low-value shipments of EUR 150 or less to the EU will be abolished, and a flat customs duty of EUR 3 is expected to be charged per line item on the customs declaration.
If you plan to purchase items shipped to the EU, please review this in advance.
<Summary of changes for EU shipments>
[Applies to] Items shipped to buyers within the EU
[Key changes]
- The duty-free treatment for shipments of EUR 150 or less will be abolished
- A flat customs duty of EUR 3 is expected per line item on the customs declaration
*For details, please see:
https://www.dhl.com/discover/en-jp/logistics-advice/import-export-advice/de-minimis-eu