Does the €150 customs duty exemption still exist?

No. The €150 customs duty exemption was abolished on 1 July 2026, following the Council’s adoption of Regulation (EU) 2026/382 on 11 February 2026.

For distance-sale consignments valued up to €150, a temporary flat €3 customs duty per item (per declaration line) now applies, whatever VAT scheme you use. Goods above €150 follow the normal customs duty rules for their product type.

See our EU rule tracker for the dates and sources, and confirm details for your products with your carrier or a customs broker.

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