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The EU’s 2026 Duty Shift: What CFOs and eCommerce Brands Need to Know Before July 1
The EU’s new low-value import rules are no longer a future risk. They are a near-term cost event that can materially affect margin, returns, and cash flow for eCommerce brands...
How Retailers Can Recover Duty in EU on Returned Goods in 2026
In 2026, the EU’s customs landscape for e-commerce is shifting dramatically. The €150 duty-free threshold disappears July 1st, replaced by a fixed €3 or a commodity based ad-valorem customs duty...
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July 24 Deadline: 10-12.5% Impact on EU & UK E-commerce Shipments to US
On July 24, 2026, the 10% temporary Section 122 tariffs that have been in place since February 24 will expire—and Section 301 tariffs of 10–12.5% will take their place on...
Summer Returns Are Costing You 15–20% More in Duties. Here’s How to Recover Them with Duty Drawback
Summer is here, and for B2C cross-border retailers, it’s not just the temperature that’s rising. Return rates for apparel are spiking to 35%+ (from a 25% annual average), and with...
EU’s New €3 Flat Fee on Low-Value Imports
Starting July 1, 2026, every low-value consignment (under €150) imported into the EU will incur a €3 customs duty per HS code, a temporary measure that eliminates the long-standing duty...
How to Audit Your Customs Broker Before Errors Cost You Money
It is very likely that a customs broker clears your goods in the country of destination. You still need a way to verify that the data declared on your entries...
EU Customs Reform 2026: The New Product Identifier Requirement Every Non-EU eCommerce Brand Must Prepare For
The EU’s 2026 customs reform introduces a new mandatory Product Identifier for B2C imports, creating a critical compliance change for non-EU eCommerce brands acting as their own Importer of Record....
