EU Adds Mandatory €2 Fee on Overseas E-Commerce Imports
Buying goods from online shopping platforms outside the EU will soon cost more for shoppers in Copenhagen.
2026年11月12日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Buying goods from non-EU online stores will soon cost more. The European Union introduced a mandatory €2 handling fee per item line. This fee applies to direct e-commerce imports sent to EU consumers.
The new charge applies regardless of the package value. It joins a €3 flat customs duty introduced in July 2026 for parcels under €150. Combined fees will increase total shipping costs for direct deliveries.
On November 5, 2026, China's Ministry of Commerce raised concerns about the fee. The ministry noted the financial burden on platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. Shoppers in Copenhagen ordering from China will face higher final prices.
Source: KPMG International
