Question 1

What changes on 1 July 2026?

Accepted Answer

Starting 1 July 2026, the EU charges a €3 customs duty on every parcel worth under €150 that ships from outside the EU — including Temu, Shein and AliExpress. Until now these low-value parcels were exempt. The fee is charged per item type in the parcel, not per parcel.

Question 2

Is the €3 per parcel or per item?

Accepted Answer

Per item TYPE, based on tariff classification. A parcel with a phone, a charger and earphones counts as 3 types = €9. Three identical t-shirts count as 1 type = €3. Our calculator multiplies €3 by the number of distinct item types you add.

Question 3

Do I also pay VAT on top of this?

Accepted Answer

No — and our calculator never adds it. Platforms like Temu, Shein and AliExpress already collect EU VAT at checkout through the IOSS system (since 2021). The new €3 fee is separate and on top of what you already pay; we only count the new customs duty so you don't double-count.

Question 4

What if my order is €150 or more?

Accepted Answer

Orders of €150 or more fall under the normal customs regime, with duty rates that depend on the product category (for example electronics ~0%, clothing ~12%, footwear ~17%). This calculator is built for the under-€150 case and shows a notice as soon as your order crosses €150.

Question 5

Does this apply to items shipped from an EU warehouse?

Accepted Answer

No. The fee targets parcels entering the EU from non-EU sellers. If your item ships from a warehouse already inside the EU, it isn't subject to this new €3-per-type duty. Always check where your order actually ships from before you buy.

Question 6

Is anything else changing after this?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The €3 fee is a temporary measure until the EU's full customs reform (expected around 2028). A separate handling fee is announced for November 2026. Leave your email and we'll tell you the moment charging starts and when the November fee lands.

Question 7

I ordered in June but it arrives after July 1 — do I pay the fee?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, yes. The duty is assessed when your parcel clears EU customs, not when you pay at checkout. Parcels clearing customs on or after 1 July 2026 are in scope even if you ordered earlier. Whether and how you're actually charged depends on the platform and the carrier handling your delivery.

Will your Temu order still be cheap after July 1?

Ordering before July 1? Your parcel may still get charged.

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