From 1 November 2026, a European processing charge is due to apply to goods entering the European Union when they are sold by traders established outside the EU. According to Service-Public.fr, the charge is EUR2 for each product family contained in a parcel, based on the EU Combined Nomenclature.
The amount is therefore not determined simply by the number of items. In the official site’s example, a parcel containing toys, a coat and perfume covers three categories and produces a EUR6 charge. T-shirts and a pair of shoes cover two categories, producing EUR4. The precise customs classification may differ from the product labels shown on retail websites.
The charge is in addition to the EUR3 customs duty that the same source says has applied since July 2026 to small parcels valued at EUR150 or less, also calculated by product category. Remote-selling platforms and sellers that send goods into the EU are responsible for paying it. However, merchants may choose to pass on some or all of that cost through their prices. A buyer may therefore not necessarily see it as a separate fee at checkout.
The update was published on 28 October and refers to an effective date of 1 November 2026. Before placing an order, consumers can check the seller’s or platform’s displayed delivery, tax and fee details.
Sources
- Service Public · Actualités particuliers — Source : Service Public (https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/) · Source date: 2026-10-28
Independent editorial content. WUA is not affiliated with any political party. 2026-10-29