Effective: 8 July 2026

Starting 8 July 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will require mandatory electronic filing (eFiling) of product safety certificates for regulated consumer goods entering the United States.

This change is designed to speed up the clearance of compliant products while helping the CPSC focus on high-risk shipments.

What shippers (senders) need to do:

• Check the HTS code: Confirm if your product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code is on the CPSC flagged list.
• Provide certificate data: Include either a copy of the required certificate (CPC for children’s products or GCC for general use products) or the specific data elements on your commercial invoice.
• Use Registry Identifiers: If your U.S. receiver has registered the products in the CPSC Product Registry, include the three Registry Identifiers (Certifier ID, Product ID, and Version ID) on the invoice to streamline the process.
• Declare disclaimers: If your product falls under a flagged HTS code but is not actually subject to CPSC rules, provide the correct disclaimer code and intended use information to avoid holds.

What receivers (U.S. importers) should expect:

• As the Importer of Record (IOR), the U.S. importer is legally responsible for the accuracy of the certificate data submitted.
• It is highly recommended that importers set up an account in the CPSC Product Registry to pre-file product data.
• Missing or incomplete data may result in shipments being held for examination, delayed, or returned to the sender.
• Parcel delivery providers may contact the receiver if CPSC information is missing from the shipping documents.
• Shipments subject to these requirements will no longer be eligible for informal consolidated clearance, regardless of value, which may result in additional fees.

Helpful resources:

CPSC is encouraging importers to reach out directly with any questions or requests for clarification at [email protected] 

• CPSC Flagged HTS Code List
• CPSC Regulatory Robot
• CPSC eFiling Website
• CPSC eFiling Product Registry User Guide
• CPSC eFiling Informational Webinar
• Product Registry Training Video
• DHL Express eFiling FAQ & Guide
• FedEx Regulatory News & CPSC Overview

Status: Effective 1 July 2026

The European Union will introduce new customs rules for low value goods imported from outside the EU.

• The current €150 “de minimis” duty exemption will be removed.
• B2C shipments under €150 will be subject to a fixed €3 customs duty per line item.
• B2B shipments will be subject to standard customs duties.
• Where IOSS is used, the IOSS holder will be deemed the Importer of Record (IOR).
• Import VAT rules remain unchanged and continue to apply to all goods regardless of value.
• Additional data requirements, including product identifiers, are expected for customs declarations from 1 November 2026.
• A proposed EU-wide handling fee for low value goods may be introduced at a later stage.

Customers shipping to the EU should review these changes and prepare for updated customs requirements.

Status: Ongoing

Due to the current situation in the Middle East, network disruptions are affecting regional operations.

• Shipments to and from the region may experience extended transit times.
• Delays may vary depending on origin, destination, and available transport capacity.
• The situation remains under review, and further updates will be provided as necessary.

Effective: 1 April 2026

New Zealand is introducing a new Goods Management Levy, replacing existing customs goods fees.

• Applies to air consignments valued at NZD 1,000 or less, including e-commerce shipments.
• Total levy: NZD 2.21 per consignment (excl. GST)

Levy breakdown:

• NZD 1.46 Customs levy
• NZD 0.75 MPI Biosecurity levy

Effective: 1 March 2026

France has introduced a regulatory fee (“taxe petit colis”) on low-value imports from non-EU countries.

• Applies to goods valued under EUR 150.
• Fee: EUR 2 per line item (HS code).
• Payable by the duties and taxes payer.
• For IOSS sellers, the fee must be collected at point of sale and remitted via IOSS.

The fee is temporary pending EU customs reform.

Effective: 24 February 2026

Following a US Supreme Court decision, tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have been cancelled.

• Other duties (e.g., Section 122, 232, 301 and standard HTSUS duties) remain in force.
• The suspension of US de minimis treatment under USD 800 remains in effect.

Effective: 24 February 2026

The United States has imposed a temporary 10% additional duty on imports from all countries under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.

• Applies to goods entered for consumption during the effective period.
• Implemented under HTSUS subheading 9903.03.01.
• Certain exemptions apply, including qualifying USMCA goods and specified categories outlined in the Presidential Proclamation.

Effective: 6 February 2026

Turkey has abolished the EUR 30 de minimis threshold.

• All shipments, regardless of value, require formal customs clearance.
• Clearance must be completed through a licensed customs broker.

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) applies to certain carbon-intensive goods imported from non-EU countries.

Covered goods include:

• Cement
• Iron and steel
• Aluminium
• Fertilisers
• Electricity
• Hydrogen

Requirements for importers (over 50 tonnes per year):

• Register as an authorised CBAM declarant.
• Purchase CBAM certificates.
• Annually declare embedded emissions and surrender corresponding certificates.

• European Commission – Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
• CBAM Guidance and Legislation – European Commission

Effective: 1 January 2026

Italy has introduced a regulatory fee on low-value imports from non-EU countries.

• Applies to goods valued under EUR 150.
• Fee: EUR 2 per shipment.
• Payable by the duties and taxes payer.

The measure is temporary and expected to remain in place pending EU customs reform.

Effective: 1 January 2026

Romania has introduced a regulatory fee for low-value imports from non-EU countries.

• Applies to goods valued under EUR 150.
• Applies to shipments cleared under the simplified customs procedure.
• Fee: 25 RON (approx. EUR 5) per shipment.
• Payable by the sender (included in the cost of shipping).

The fee is intended to offset customs handling costs and is expected to remain until an EU-wide handling fee is introduced.

Effective: 1 January 2026

France will only accept receiver EORI numbers linked to the company’s SIREN (9-digit legal entity number) for import declarations.

• EORI numbers based on SIRET (14-digit establishment number) will no longer be valid.
• Companies must ensure their EORI is correctly linked to their SIREN to avoid clearance delays.

Effective: 01 January 2026

Thailand has removed its de minimis threshold for imports.

• All goods valued at THB 1 or more are now subject to full customs duties under the Thai Customs Tariff.
• The previous THB 1,500 Category 2 clearance threshold no longer applies.
• Applies to all imports, including B2B and B2C shipments.