What Are the New EU Customs Changes from 1 November 2026?
Two key regulatory changes will affect B2C shipments imported into the EU:
- €2 EU Handling Fee — A mandatory €2 fee per import customs declaration line item, regardless of shipment value.
- Product Identifier (PID) — Mandatory product identification data must be provided for each applicable line item to support EU customs clearance.
Both requirements apply to B2C goods shipped from outside the EU to consumers across the EU27.
These are EU regulatory requirements, not courier-specific requirements, and apply across express carriers.
Product Identifier (PID): Mandatory Information for EU Customs Clearance
From 1 November 2026, Product Identifiers (PIDs) become mandatory at the line-item level for B2C imports into the EU27, regardless of shipment value.
A Product Identifier is a unique alphanumeric code used to identify a specific product throughout the supply chain.
It enables EU Customs authorities to identify products more accurately, support product traceability and assess compliance with EU requirements.
The regulation is intended to strengthen consumer protection and help customs authorities identify potentially unsafe or non-compliant goods entering the EU.