Following changes to EU customs regulations, the customs duty rules for shipments sent from Japan to the EU have changed as of July 1, 2026.
[Changes]
1) The customs duty exemption for shipments valued at €150 or less has been abolished.
2) A flat customs duty of €3 now applies per tariff category (item category) for shipments of €150 or less.
Example: If a parcel contains two different categories of items, the duty will be €3 × 2 = €6 in total.
3) There are no changes to the VAT (Value Added Tax) and IOSS scheme.
*VAT continues to apply regardless of the order value and is processed separately from the new customs duty.
Please note that this is a transitional measure in effect until July 2028, and further regulatory updates are scheduled in the future.
For detailed information on the customs reform, please refer to the official EU website:https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs/eu-customs-reform_en