UPDATED JUNE 30: Upcoming fees for buyers in France and other EU countries | Announcements

jamesossman · 2026-06-25T14:24:30.046953Z

Hi sellers,We want to give you a heads-up about new fees for buyers in France and the European Union. Please see the most up to date communications on fees in France here.France import feeOn March 1, 2026, France introduced a €2 import fee on certain low-value goods imported from outside the EU as part of its 2026 Finance Bill. In connection with this new law, Etsy will collect this fee from eligible buyers and remit to the French authorities.In the coming weeks, the €2 fee, plus VAT, will be added at checkout per unique listing when all of these apply:The order ships to FranceThe order ships from outside the EUThe total combined value of the items (excluding shipping) is under €150EU customs feeSeparately, on July 1, 2026, the EU will introduce a €3 customs fee on similar low-value imports as part of Council Regulation 2026/382.Starting July 1, while carriers start to operationalize the new regulation, the €3 customs fee per unique item per package is expected to be collected at label creation or, in some cases, from the buyer upon delivery when all of these apply:The order ships to an EU countryThe order ships from outside the EUThe total value of the items (excluding shipping) is under €150Unlike the France import fee, Etsy isn’t currently collecting the EU customs fee at checkout. Carriers are still determining how to apply the fee across different trade lanes, so in the near term, it’s expected to be collected as part of the shipping and delivery process when a seller purchases a shipping label or, in some cases, from the buyer upon delivery. We'll keep you updated with any developments.What this means for youBecause Etsy is collecting the France import fee from buyers at checkout and remitting it directly, you don’t need to take any action. If buyers in France have questions, you can direct them to our Help Center article for more details.However, the EU customs fee may affect your shipping costs and fulfillment for eligible orders. Many carriers are expected to require upfront fee payment at label creation, also known as Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), to reduce friction at delivery and avoid surprise charges for buyers. Some carriers may begin collecting the €3 fee before July 1 for shipments expected to arrive after the deadline. Additionally, not all carriers may be ready to support EU shipping on day one. We recommend checking with your preferred carrier ahead of July 1 to understand how they'll be handling collection and any associated costs.Keep in mind that both the France import fee and the EU customs fee will be charged once per unique listing in an order, even if a buyer purchases multiple quantities of the same item. In addition, because France is part of the EU, eligible orders shipped to France from outside the EU will be subject to both fees starting July 1.Learn more about selling to buyers in the EU in the Help Center.We know changing regulations can be complex to navigate, especially when they affect how you manage your shop. We’re continuing to work with carriers on ways to make the EU customs fee collection process smoother where possible, and we’ll share updates as the situation evolves.Thank you for being part of our global marketplace.

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