The EU is working to reform its customs system because increased trade flows, fragmented national systems, the rapid rise of e-commerce and shifting geopolitical realities are putting it under ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aleksandra Bal covers indirect tax and technology developments. On May 17, 2023, the European Commission unveiled its most ...

When initially proposing the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC), the EU Commission had planned for an extensive implementation period, suggesting that the use of the EU Customs Data Hub as one of ...

The European Union has agreed to end one of the most important perks in online shopping: the ability to receive low-value imports without paying customs duties. The decision marks a major shift in how ...

Starting July 1, 2026, Bulgaria will apply a fixed customs fee of 3 euros (approximately 6 leva) to each individual item in “small shipments” valued up to 150 euros, according to the Customs Agency.

In a communication dated 21 December 2016, the European Commission lays out its long-term strategic vision for the management of the Customs Union, one of the basic pillars of the European Union. The ...

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The EU customs union creates a single tariff area for all goods imported from outside the EU, allowing the goods to move freely between member states without customs. On this page What is the EU ...