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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe increase is linked to a new EU customs charge on low-value e-commerce parcels. It is not a tax introduced only by the Canary Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Changes on July 1, 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The EU plans to introduce a temporary customs duty on e-commerce goods valued at \u20ac150 or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main details are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Effective date: July 1, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Covered goods: E-commerce shipments worth no more than \u20ac150<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Origin: Goods shipped from outside the EU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Charge: \u20ac3<\/a> for each customs tariff category in the shipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Coverage: EU customs territory, including the Canary Islands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This means a parcel may cost more than \u20ac3 if it contains products under several customs classifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Charge Is Not Always \u20ac3 Per Parcel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The new fee is often described as a \u20ac3 parcel tax, but that description is incomplete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The duty is expected to be calculated according to the customs category or declaration line used for the goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Three similar T-shirts under one tariff code may face one \u20ac3 charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A silk shirt and two wool shirts may fall under two tariff categories, leading to a \u20ac6 charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A parcel containing clothing, cosmetics, and phone accessories may involve three categories and a \u20ac9 charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The final amount depends on how the products are classified during customs declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For sellers, the number of HS codes in each order may become as important as the total parcel value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Are the Canary Islands Affected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Canary Islands have a special tax system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They do not use standard Spanish VAT. Instead, the region applies IGIC, or Canary Islands General Indirect Tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the islands are still part of the EU customs territory. This means EU customs rules can apply to goods entering the region from non-EU countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new charge should therefore not be described as a local Canary Islands tax increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A more accurate explanation is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The EU is changing the customs treatment of low-value e-commerce goods imported from outside the EU, and the Canary Islands are included in the affected customs territory.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
IGIC, carrier handling fees, customs clearance fees, and the new \u20ac3 customs duty are separate costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which Orders May Be Affected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The new rule is not limited to Shein, Temu, or AliExpress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It may affect any low-value consumer order that meets the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The goods are shipped from outside the EU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The shipment is sold directly to a consumer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The parcel value does not exceed \u20ac150<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The goods enter the EU customs territory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Affected orders may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Shein orders shipped from China<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Temu cross-border parcels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- AliExpress direct shipments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shopify orders fulfilled from China<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- TikTok Shop cross-border orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Independent store orders sent from non-EU warehouses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Marketplace orders fulfilled outside the EU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sellers using EU-based stock may face a different cost structure because the goods are imported in bulk before local delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will Consumers Pay the Fee Directly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The customs charge may be paid first by the platform, seller, carrier, customs broker, or importer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cost may then appear in several forms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Higher product prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Extra import charges at checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reduced discount offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Higher shipping fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Carrier collection fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Customs charges paid before delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some platforms may absorb part of the cost. Others may pass it on to buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this reason, it is not accurate to say that every order will simply become \u20ac3 more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The final increase depends on the number of customs categories, the platform\u2019s pricing model, and the shipping arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What This Means for Chinese Exporters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Low-Value Products Face More Pressure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The effect will be strongest on very cheap products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A \u20ac3 charge on a \u20ac5 item is a major increase. The same \u20ac3 charge on a \u20ac100 item has a much smaller effect on the final selling price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Low-priced accessories, fashion items, household products, and small gadgets may become less competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMixed-SKU Orders May Cost More<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Orders containing several product types may generate several customs declaration lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A parcel with clothing, electronics, and cosmetics may face a higher total duty than a parcel containing only one product category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sellers should not calculate the new cost based only on parcel quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They also need to review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Codes SH<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Product categories<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Declaration lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Order composition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Customs valuation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Splitting Parcels May Not Reduce Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Some sellers may consider sending products in separate parcels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This may increase costs instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each parcel may create new customs declarations, carrier handling fees, clearance charges, and delivery costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parcel splitting should be tested against the full landed cost, not only the \u20ac3 duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EU Warehousing May Become More Attractive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
En vrac shipping goods into an EU warehouse<\/a> may reduce dependence on direct-to-consumer parcels from China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After customs clearance, products can be delivered locally to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, EU warehousing is not automatically cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sellers must also consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Bulk import duties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Warehouse rent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Local fulfillment fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Inventory risk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gestion des retours<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Last-mile delivery costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Unsold stock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The right model depends on order volume, product margin, and sales stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accurate HS Codes Matter More<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Incorrect customs classification may lead to extra charges, shipment delays, penalties, or customs inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sellers should not combine different product categories under one inaccurate code simply to reduce the number of \u20ac3 charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The compliance risk may be far greater than the money saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Sellers Should Check Before July<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chinese exporters selling into the Canary Islands should review their current order structure before the rule takes effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start with these areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- List the main products sold to the Canary Islands<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Confirm the correct HS code for each SKU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Calculate the average number of customs categories per parcel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Review the landed cost of low-value orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Compare direct shipping, DDP, and EU warehouse fulfillment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Confirm who pays customs charges under the current shipping model<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Update product pricing where margins are too low<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Add clear import cost information to checkout and shipping policies<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
The main issue is not only the new fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bigger issue is whether the current shipping model still works for low-margin products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Direct Shipping, DDP, or EU Warehouse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There is no single shipping model that fits every seller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Direct shipping may still work for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Lightweight products<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Higher-margin products<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Low order volume<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Items with one clear customs category<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sellers testing the market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The main risks are slower delivery, extra customs costs, and higher price sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exp\u00e9dition DDP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
DDP can make the buying process easier because duties and customs clearance are included in the shipping arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, DDP does not mean tax-free shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The costs are included in the freight quote and paid as part of the delivery service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sellers should confirm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Codes SH<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Coverage: EU customs territory, including the Canary Islands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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