{"id":224346,"date":"2026-10-06T07:54:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T05:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/european-union-e2-handling-fee-per-item-for-distance-sales\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T07:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T05:57:25","slug":"european-union-e2-handling-fee-per-item-for-distance-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/european-union-e2-handling-fee-per-item-for-distance-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"European Union: \u20ac2 handling fee per item for distance sales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-flex-container eb-flex-container-block root-eb-flex-container-lgttu\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-flex-container eb-parent-eb-flex-container-lgttu \"><div class=\"eb-flex-container eb-flex-container-lgttu\"><div class=\"eb-flex-container-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00add6\"><strong>Key points at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list li-no-padding\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Regulation (EU) 2026\/2108, adopted on 16 September 2026, introduces \u201cUnion handling fees\u201d in the new Union Customs Code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">These fees amount to \u20ac2 per item imported from third countries and sold at a distance, with no value threshold and no refund, even in the event of a return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">They are payable by the importer (seller or marketplace), and not by the final consumer, and are in addition to the flat-rate duty of \u20ac3 as well as VAT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">Their collection is expected no later than 1 November 2026, which requires assessing the impact, reviewing prices and ensuring product data reliability as of now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) 2026\/2108)<sup data-fn=\"a68ddfa7-40c0-476d-8896-c8394f04c94c\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#a68ddfa7-40c0-476d-8896-c8394f04c94c\" id=\"a68ddfa7-40c0-476d-8896-c8394f04c94c-link\">1<\/a><\/sup> introduces \u201cUnion handling fees\u201d (<em>Union handling fees<\/em>). Announced amount: <strong>\u20ac2 per item<\/strong> imported from third countries and sold at a distance, non-refundable, <strong>in addition<\/strong> to customs duties and VAT. Collection expected <strong>no later than 1 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does the new Union Customs Code provide for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On 16 September 2026, the European Union adopted Regulation (EU) 2026\/2108<\/strong>, published in the Official Journal on 19 September. It replaces the 2013 Customs Code and creates the EU Customs Authority, based in Lille. Its general application is set for 21 September 2027, but certain measures apply earlier, including the legal basis for the new handling fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Union handling fees?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a <strong>fixed fee, levied by customs for each item of non-European goods<\/strong> for which release for free circulation is requested in the context of a distance sale. It finances the costs of data verification, risk analysis and controls linked to the influx of small parcels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-notice  root-eb-notice-su2ln\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-notice-su2ln \"><div class=\"eb-notice-wrapper eb-notice-su2ln\" data-id=\"eb-notice-su2ln\" data-show-again=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-notice-title-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-notice-title\"><strong>Also read<\/strong><\/div><\/div><span class=\"eb-notice-dismiss\" style=\"cursor:pointer\"><\/span><div><div class=\"eb-notice-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/european-union-3-euro-customs-duty-how-should-online-sellers-adapt\/\">European Union: \u20ac3 customs duty, how should online sellers adapt?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the amount of the Union handling fees and who must pay them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Amount:<\/strong> \u20ac2 per item, according to the European Commission\u2019s delegated act of 21 September 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liable party:<\/strong> the debtor of the customs debt, i.e. in practice the importer of the distance sale (seller or marketplace), and not the final consumer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-refundable:<\/strong> even in the event of return of the goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cumul:<\/strong> these fees are in addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/eu-e3-flat-rate-customs-duty-on-distance-sales-from-1-july-2026\/\">flat-rate customs duty of \u20ac3 in force since 1 July 2026<\/a>, and to VAT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which distance sale imports are subject to the handling fees?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Declarations for release for free circulation lodged under:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the <strong>IOSS<\/strong> (Import One-Stop Shop);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the <strong>simplified procedure<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the <strong>standard procedure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registered customs representatives (RDE) who lodge these declarations in <strong>DELTA-H7<\/strong> or <strong>DELTA-IE<\/strong> are on the front line. The declaration may be lodged by the person authorised to use the IOSS or the simplified procedure, by their indirect representative, or by the importer\u2019s indirect representative in other cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can e-commerce operators prepare for the \u20ac2 per item fees by 1 November 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assess the impact<\/strong>: \u20ac2 \u00d7 number of items per parcel, based on your annual volumes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review your prices and contracts<\/strong>: decide whether to pass on or absorb these fees, and plan for this with your carriers and customs representatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your declaration flows<\/strong>: IOSS, simplified procedure or standard procedure, DELTA-H7 or DELTA-IE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure product data reliability<\/strong>: product identifiers expected in distance sale declarations as from 1 November.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-notice  root-eb-notice-ga3xa\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-notice-ga3xa \"><div class=\"eb-notice-wrapper eb-notice-ga3xa\" data-id=\"eb-notice-ga3xa\" data-show-again=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-notice-title-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-notice-title\"><strong>Also read<\/strong><\/div><\/div><span class=\"eb-notice-dismiss\" style=\"cursor:pointer\"><\/span><div><div class=\"eb-notice-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/france-optimize-your-imports-and-save-the-e3-small-parcel-tax-thanks-to-local-storage\/\">France: Optimise your imports and save the \u20ac3 \u201csmall parcel\u201d tax thanks to local storage<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ: Union handling fees and distance sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion  root-eb-accordion-wfz99\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-wfz99 \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-wfz99\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"dashicons-plus-alt2\" data-expanded-icon=\"dashicons-minus\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-jbbes eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-wfz99\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-wfz99\"><span class=\"dashicon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2 eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-wfz99\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">From when do these fees apply?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-wfz99\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collection is expected no later than 1 November 2026, ten days after the entry into force of the delegated act that sets the amount.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-xfxnw eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-wfz99\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-wfz99\"><span class=\"dashicon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2 eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-wfz99\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Are parcels over \u20ac150 concerned?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-wfz99\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u20ac150 threshold only applies to the flat-rate duty of \u20ac3. The handling fees apply to distance sales of goods released for free circulation, with no value threshold.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-7e36t eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-wfz99\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-wfz99\"><span class=\"dashicon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2 eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-wfz99\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Does the consumer pay directly?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-wfz99\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, the liable party is the importer. They may however pass this cost on in their prices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-call-to-action  root-eb-call-to-action-g54a1\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-call-to-action-g54a1 \"><div class=\"eb-cia-wrapper eb-call-to-action-g54a1\" data-icon=\"fas fa-glass-martini\"><div class=\"eb-cia-text-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-glass-martini eb-cia-icon\" icon=\"fas fa-glass-martini\"><\/i><h3 class=\"eb-cia-title\">Non-EU parcels, IOSS, DELTA-H7\u2026 Don\u2019t let \u20ac2 per item eat into your margin<\/h3><p class=\"eb-cia-description\">Our customs and VAT experts analyse your flows, identify the most suitable declaration regime and support you in achieving compliance before these fees enter into force.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"eb-cia-button-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"eb-cia-button is-large\"><strong>Speak to an ASD Group expert &gt;<\/strong><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-vertically-aligned-top copywriter-card\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Noemie_Almot-CM-Medaillon-ASD-Group.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-205439 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Noemie_Almot-CM-Medaillon-ASD-Group.png 517w, https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Noemie_Almot-CM-Medaillon-ASD-Group-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/www.asd-int.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Noemie_Almot-CM-Medaillon-ASD-Group-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No\u00e9mie Almot<\/strong><br><em>Community Manager &amp; Copywriter<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No\u00e9mie is a specialised content writer at ASD Group. She creates and manages blog articles as well as news updates on our websites, with a focus on VAT, international taxes, customs operations, social regulations, and international trade. With her clear and educational writing style, she makes complex and technical topics easily understandable and relevant for businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"target=&quot;_blank&quot; noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/no%C3%A9mie-almot\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources: <\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes\"><li id=\"a68ddfa7-40c0-476d-8896-c8394f04c94c\">Regulation (EU) 2026\/2108 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2026 establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority: <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/ALL\/?uri=CELEX:32026R2108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/ALL\/?uri=CELEX:32026R2108<\/a> <a href=\"#a68ddfa7-40c0-476d-8896-c8394f04c94c-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) 2026\/2108) introduces \u201cUnion handling fees\u201d (Union handling fees). Announced amount: \u20ac2 per item imported from third countries and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":224345,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"[{\"content\":\"Regulation (EU) 2026\/2108 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2026 establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority: <a href=\\\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/ALL\/?uri=CELEX:32026R2108\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener\\\">https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/ALL\/?uri=CELEX:32026R2108<\/a>\",\"id\":\"a68ddfa7-40c0-476d-8896-c8394f04c94c\"}]"},"categories":[4314],"tags":[4295,4852],"pays":[3358],"class_list":["post-224346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-douane","tag-obligations-douanieres","tag-taxe-sur-les-petits-colis","pays-european-union"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>European Union: \u20ac2 handling fee on parcels | ASD Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The EU introduces a \u20ac2 handling fee per imported item sold at a distance. 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