A major shift in EU Customs rules
In a press release dated 13 November 2025, the Council of the European Union confirmed that the € 150 customs duty exemption for low value parcels will be removed. The exemption, introduced under Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009, has long been a cornerstone of cross border e commerce.
The change is part of the EU’s 2023 Customs Reform, which aims to modernise the Union Customs Code and bring Customs processes in line with today’s trading volumes.
The Council explains that the exemption is being abolished because low value parcels are increasingly undervalued, leading to unreliable declarations, weaker Customs controls and unfair competition on the Single Market. Removing the threshold is therefore intended to strengthen data accuracy and create a more level playing field for EU businesses.
