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Service Update: Introduction of the EU Customs €2 Handling Fee

Service Update: Introduction of the EU Customs €2 Handling Fee
6 October 2026

On 21 September 2026, the European Commission formalised a new €2 Union Handling Fee. This fee covers consignments sent from non-EU countries to consumers. Pending final regulatory adoption on 22 October, this fee will be strictly enforced across the EU starting 1 November 2026. The fee has been introduced by the EU to compensate national ... Service Update: Introduction of the EU Customs €2 Handling Fee

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