EU to Charge Mandatory €2 Fee Per Line Item on Non-EU Imports

Buying items online from non-EU platforms will soon cost more in Sweden. New European Union customs rules will take effect in November 2026. The EU will introduce a mandatory two-euro handling fee per item line. This fee applies to all business-to-consumer imports from outside the EU.

The regulation requires a Product Identifier for every distinct line item. A single parcel with several different items will face multiple handling fees. The extra costs add up for each unique product in your package.

Many residents in Stockholm order goods from online platforms outside the EU. Shopping on platforms like Taobao, JD, Temu, and AliExpress is very popular. Small orders with multiple items will see higher delivery costs. Stricter import documentation requirements will also apply during customs clearance. The official guidance on these new rules comes from DHL Express.