Comprehensive Customs Regulation for E-Commerce from the European Union
The European Union has approved comprehensive customs rules aimed at increasing the inspection of imported products and ensuring the effective collection of taxes.
European Union countries have approved a new customs regulation aimed at increasing the inspection of products arriving via e-commerce and ensuring that customs duties are collected more effectively.
Responsibilities of Platforms
According to the new rules, e-commerce platforms that bring products from outside the EU and sell them in EU countries will be considered importers and will be held responsible for customs procedures.
Sanctions and Penalties
Various sanctions will be imposed on e-commerce companies that fail to fulfill their obligations, and in cases of severe violations, fines of up to 6 percent of the total import value may be issued.
Processing Fee and Agency
To cover the inspection costs of small packages, a processing fee will be applied starting November 1, 2026, and an EU Customs Authority will be established to coordinate customs.
Statistics and Data
While approximately 6 billion e-commerce packages underwent customs procedures in the EU in 2025, more than 90 percent of these packages originated from China, and 31 billion euros in taxes were collected.