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From 1 November 2026, a handling fee of two euros will be applied to each item of goods. The changes will apply to goods purchased from online shops and e-commerce platforms outside the European Union, such as in China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland and other third countries.
For example, if a consignment worth up to 150 euros contains three different items, a customs duty of 3 euros and a handling fee of 2 euros will be payable for each item, with valu...