What are Product Identifiers (PIDs), and when do I need to use them?

Product identifiers (PIDs) are codes that help EU customs identify the goods in a low-value consignment. The tracker lists three kinds: M-PID, NS-PID, and S-PID where one exists.

• 1 July to 31 October 2026: PIDs could be provided voluntarily, with no penalties.
• From 1 November 2026: PIDs are mandatory for distance-sale consignments up to €150.

FedEx reports an informal transition approach until early 2027, but we have not confirmed this in Commission guidance, so plan to comply from 1 November. Ask your carrier exactly which PID data they need from you and in what format.

Reviewed by our editors on 30 Oct 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice. See our EU rule tracker.