New EU Customs Duty to Increase Overseas Shopping Costs in Copenhagen

The European Union has published new rules for small parcels from outside the bloc. A flat customs duty of three euros will apply to each low-value item. This applies to goods valued up to 150 euros. The reform ends the old tax-free rule for cheap overseas orders.

• Flat duty of €3 per item on packages valued up to €150.
• Removes previous tax-free exemption threshold for small parcels.
• Standardized customs data declarations required across all EU member states.
• Affects orders from non-EU platforms including Taobao, Shein, and Temu.
• Leads to higher package costs and stricter customs checks in Denmark.

All EU member states will use the same standardized item checks. Importers must submit standardized data declarations for all small packages. The rules streamline procedures across the entire European Union.

This change directly affects Chinese residents, students, and workers in Copenhagen. Many locals frequently order goods from overseas platforms like Taobao, Shein, or Temu. Buying clothing, specialty items, or electronics will now cost more in Denmark. You should expect higher delivery fees and stricter local customs checks.