EU adds €2 handling fee on non-EU small parcels from Nov 1

Starting 1 November, a €2 handling fee per item will be added to the existing €3 customs duty on small shipments from outside the EU, raising the total cost to €5 per item. This escalates the EU's tariff burden on low-value imports, likely affecting cross-border e-commerce flows. The measure signals continued tightening of import rules for small parcels.