6th August 2026

EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

The European Union has introduced the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to help prevent products associated with deforestation or forest degradation from being placed on the EU market.

If you export goods to the EU, it is important to determine whether your products are covered by the regulation.

What products are affected?

The EUDR applies to certain commodities and many products derived from them, including:

• Cattle (beef)
• Cocoa
• Coffee
• Palm oil
• Rubber
• Soy
• Wood and many wood products

What does this mean for exporters?

Where applicable, products exported to the EU must:

• Be deforestation-free (not produced on land deforested after 31 December 2020).
• Be produced in accordance with the laws of the country of origin.
• Be supported by the required EUDR due diligence documentation before shipment.

Failure to meet these requirements may result in customs delays, refusal of entry, or your shipment being held at the EU border.

What do you need to do before shipping?

If your products are within the scope of the EUDR, you should:

• Confirm whether your products are subject to the regulation.
• Ensure all applicable EUDR due diligence requirements have been completed before shipment.
• If you are responsible for the EUDR Due Diligence Statement (DDS), provide the DDS reference number with your shipping instructions. If another party is responsible (such as your EU importer), obtain the reference number from them before shipping.

The EUDR applies from 30 December 2026 for medium and large businesses, and from 30 June 2027 for micro and small businesses.

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1st July 2026

CHANGES IN EU CUSTOMS DUTY

Previously, B2C goods imported into the EU with a declared value of €150 or less could enter duty-free under the "de minimis" exemption.

From 1 July 2026, the de minimis exemption will no longer apply. Instead, shipments with a declared value of €150 or less will incur a €3 customs duty for each line on the import customs declaration.

A single declaration may contain one or more items, depending on how the goods are classified for customs purposes.

DAP/DDU shipments (Receiver Pays): Any applicable import charges, including the new Low Value Goods processing fee, will be payable by the receiver before or at the time of delivery.

DDP shipments (Shipper Pays): Any applicable import charges, including the new Low Value Goods processing fee, will be billed to the shipper in accordance with the shipment's billing instructions.

EU HANDLING FEE

In addition, the European Commission has proposed a new EU-wide handling fee for low-value goods, which is expected to come into effect on 1 November 2026. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

ADDITIONAL DATA REQUIREMENTS

Business-to-consumer (B2C) sellers will be required to provide Product Identifiers (PIDs) when creating shipments to the EU.

Product Identifiers (PIDs) are codes used to identify products and the manufacturers and sellers associated with them. From 1 July 2026, customers will be required to provide three Product Identifiers when generating B2C shipments to the EU through our shipping service. This information will be transmitted electronically as part of the customs clearance data.

This requirement applies to B2C shipments entering the EU, regardless of value, and does not apply to B2B imports where the importer is VAT registered.

The required information may include:

• Merchant Product Identifier - The seller’s own unique product code, such as a SKU, item code, or product code.

• Non-standardised Manufacturer Product Identifier  - The manufacturer's, producer's or supplier's unique product identifier.
• Standardised Manufacturer Product Identifier - A globally recognised product identifier, such as a GTIN, EAN or ISBN, where one exists.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact your Account Manager.