I didn't expect to pay duty on goods valued under €150. Why did I get an invoice?

When your goods clear customs, duties and taxes may be charged by the local customs authorities. Before 1 July 2026, goods valued below €150 were exempt from customs duty when imported into the EU. On 1 July 2026, this exemption, also known as the "de minimis" threshold, ended.

As a result, customs duty may now apply to all goods imported into the EU. For goods valued at up to €150, customs duty is calculated for each line item on the customs declaration.

To learn more about the removal of the de minimis threshold, the new documentation requirements and upcoming EU handling fees, visit the De Minimis Removal page.