Emer Currie
Ceist:157. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline any further changes or charges that have yet to be implemented later this year as part of EU customs reforms. [53787/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 15 July 2026
Ceisteanna (157)
Freagraí scríofa
At the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on 12 December 2025, it was agreed that as a transitional measure until the full Customs Reform Package is implemented, a fixed Customs Duty of €3 per item would apply from 1 July to consignments valued at less than €150 entering the EU. This measure will stay in place until the permanent arrangement for eCommerce goods using the EU Customs Data Hub enters into force in mid-2028 when the standard rate of Customs Duty will be applied. This €3 fixed Customs Duty was implemented across the EU on 1 July.
Another element of the Customs Reform Package which will enter into force later this year is the introduction of an EU handling fee. This is a separate measure to the removal of the €150 de minimis value for Customs Duty and is intended to cover the increasing costs associated with managing eCommerce goods within the EU. This handling fee will apply to all eCommerce goods entering the EU regardless of value and will be introduced no later than 1 November 2026. The EU handling fee will apply per unique item in an eCommerce consignment. The amount of the fee is yet to be determined.
Ireland has worked and is continuing to work with our EU colleagues on the technical changes needed to implement this handling fee.