The EU is scrapping its import exemption for shipments under €150 and, starting July 1, applying a flat €3 per tariff line. If you use Shopify Managed Markets / Import duties and tax calculation, this €3 is calculated, displayed, and collected automatically. No settings changes required.
Parcels under €150 arriving from outside the EU were not subject to import duty (an exemption applied).
The exemption is scrapped. Eligible orders of €150 or less are charged €3 per tariff line. Shopify collects it automatically.
Customs counts the number of unique tariff classification lines in a single parcel and charges €3 for each line. If the same classification appears multiple times, that classification counts as one line at €3.
| Parcel contents | Unique tariff line | €3 charge |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel only | 1 | €3 |
| Apparel + Cosmetics + Shoes + Jewelry | 4 | €12 |
Stores shipping from outside the EU to EU customers. Applies to eligible orders of €150 or less.
Shipments from the UK into the EU are also treated as "shipped from outside the EU" and are subject to this.
Shipments from within the EU to within the EU (intra-EU) are not affected.
Whichever product you use, the €3 is reflected at checkout. However, "who remits it" differs.
| Item | Shopify Managed Markets | Import duty & tax calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Handling of the €3 | Calculated, displayed, and collected at checkout | Calculated and displayed with the €3 included in the duty amount |
| Collection from the customer | Automatic Completed at checkout | Collected from the customer together with other duties |
| Remittance (remit) | Global-e remits to the destination country as the merchant of record | Not stated Collected, but no explicit remitting party stated |
| Amount guarantee | Guaranteed Won't increase later beyond the displayed amount (no extra cost for merchants or customers) | Not specified |
In line with EU regulations, this €3 ischarged "on top of" VAT and each country's handling fees. It does not replace existing taxes or fees.
You're eligible if you use either Managed Markets or Duties and Import Taxes calculation.
From July 1, the €3 is automatically reflected at checkout. No manual work required.
For peace of mind, verify once via a real order or order preview that the €3 is correctly applied to cross-border orders.
It's not by item count or amount, but the number of unique tariff lines × €3. Bundles and gift sets with many items accumulate more €3. The accuracy of HS code assignment directly affects the amount.
VAT and per-country handling fees stay the same. The €3 is a separate line item added on top of them. Make sure your display and records can break out the itemization.
Managed Markets guarantees the amount shown at checkout, with Global-e remitting as merchant of record. This reduces support inquiries and returns caused by extra charges on delivery.
Stores shipping from a UK location to the EU are also subject to the charge. Intra-EU (EU → EU) is exempt. Your ship-from location design is the deciding factor.
This announcement only covers the product's automatic handling; it does not specify how the €3 is represented or retrieved via the Admin API or Webhooks. If you want to aggregate the €3 from order data and integrate it into accounting, verify in a sandbox which tax/fee fields it lands in using a real order.