EU ends duty-free threshold for sub-EUR 150 parcels, pressuring CTT cross-border flows

• EU ends the customs duty exemption for parcels under EUR 150 from third countries on July 1, 2026, adding duties to low-value flows.
• A per-item handling fee will be layered on top, with final rules still being set by the European Commission.
• CTT flagged reduced near-term visibility in customs clearance, with Cacesa hit by regulatory-driven volatility in cross-border volumes.
• The group warned a fixed EUR 3 charge on low-value shipments from outside the EU from July 1 could disrupt international e-commerce flows.

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