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Before shipping to the EU: a tax, fee and declaration checklist (1 November 2026 edition)

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Seven checks before shipping: value, 6-digit HS code and description, item count, IOSS number, PID, the €3 and €2 charges, and reconciliation.

Applies to
E-commerce sellers shipping from China directly to EU consumers, from 1 November 2026.
Use these rates to work out one order's landed cost →

What the details cover

  1. Seven checks
  2. Missing or unsure HS codes
  3. When to use a licensed professional
  4. Check before you pay, and warning signs
  5. Unknowns
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