New European Royal Mail delivery costs from 1st July | Business Seller Board

the-ephemera-company · 2026-06-17T10:22:53.534928Z

Unless I am reading this wrong it this adds a hell of a lot to European postage. 3 Euros is hell of a lot to add, good old Brexit. It may say parcel below but it actually means if the letter or parcel contains a commercial shipment, ie something sold to a Business or Private Customer in the EU.This is from the Royal mail Click and Drop site today."The EU has proposed some significant changes for exports into the EU, including those from Great Britain (not Nothern Ireland). We are actively working with industry experts and our partners to ensure that we are able to provide the most up to date information and relevant guidance for our customers.From 1 July 2026, a flat customs duty of €3 will apply to Business to Consumer (B2C) parcels under €150 entering the EU. The EU describes the measure as temporary, ahead of broader EU customs reform. According to the Council’s of the European Union's release, the €3 duty will apply to all B2C goods under €150, including those sold by non-EU sellers registered under the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) for VAT purposes. It will apply per line. If a single parcel contains multiple different types of items, the duty can add up. How Will This Work With My Royal Mail or Parcelforce Shipments?We are actively working with our customers and overseas partners to ensure customers can continue to export to the EU without disruption and will continue to update with the latest information once available. How Will This Work for Consumers Sending to Friends and Family?As a Consumer sending gifts to a family member or friend with a total value of the package being €45 or under, there will be no additional duty to pay. Gifts above €45 will have duty applied.As detailed in the sections above, EU destinations will be offering combinations of Postal Delivery Duties Paid (PDDP) and/or Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) for Consumer items. For items of €45 and under where there is no duty applicable, the DDU service (where available) will remain the service to use (as it is prior to 1.7.26). Where DDU is no longer offered by the receiving destination, our PDDP service will be an option. The payment required from the sender for the PDDP option will be postage, duty and handling fees. For gifts above €45 and €150 or less, the DDU and PDDP options may be used, where available. When using DDU, the recipient will pay all duty and fees. The local administration fees can be different for the recipient if they choose to pay online or at their local post office, we therefore advise all methods of payment are understood before payment is made."

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