July 2026 EU Customs Changes for China PCB/PCBA?

On July 1, 2026, the European Union implemented the EU Customs Reform (2026/382), which modernizes customs for low-value imports. The key changes affecting shipments to the EU are:

        - Removal of Duty Exemption:

          The long-standing customs duty exemption for low-value imports (≤150 EUR) has been abolished.

        - Universal Customs Duty:

          All shipments entering the 27 EU member states—regardless of their order value—must now be formally declared and are subject to customs duty clearance.

        - Temporary €3 Duty Rate:

          Postal and IOSS shipments with an intrinsic value of ≤150 EUR are now subject to a temporary, fixed customs duty of 3 EUR per customs line item (effective until July 1, 2028). Standard duty rates apply to non-IOSS courier shipments and orders over 150 EUR.

        - Carrier Collection:

          Customs duties are collected directly by the carrier (e.g., DHL, UPS, FedEx, or postal operators) prior to or upon delivery, not by NextPCB.

(Note: These policy changes apply only to the 27 EU member states. Non-EU countries are unaffected, and existing VAT rules remain unchanged.)

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