Guide to UK-to-EU Shipping in 2026: New EU Customs Rules Explained 🇬🇧📦🇪🇺 If you use UK parcel forwarding to shop online or send goods from the UK to any EU destination, July 1, 2026 marked a major shift in cross-border logistics. If you forward parcels from the UK to EU countries, major customs changes came into effect on 1 July 2026! The EU has officially abolished the €150 duty-free customs exemption. That means parcels valued at €150 or less are no longer duty-free. Key takeaway updates: 🔹 €3 Flat Duty Rate: A flat €3 customs duty now applies per item category (HS tariff code) for parcels ≤€150. 🔹 Per Category, Not Per Parcel: 3 different item types in one box = €9 in duty. 5 items of the same product category = €3 total duty! 🔹 Consolidation Saves Money: Combining multiple UK purchases into a single outbound shipment cuts down duplicate duty charges & customs declaration fees. 🔹 Accurate HS Codes Matter: Knowing your product codes is now essential to avoid overpaying at the EU border. Whether you're shipping to Germany, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, or anywhere across the 27 EU member states, Send2Hub handles full export customs documentation and smart parcel consolidation to keep costs low. 👉 Read our complete guide & use our Customs Duty Estimator: 🔗 https://www.send2hub.com/blog/detail/39
