欧盟11月起再增两条跨境货件新规：加2欧元海关处理费 强制申报商品编码

New rules at a glance

1. From November 1, cross-border shipments sent directly from outside the EU to EU consumers face two additional requirements: shipments below EUR 150 must submit product codes (PID) on the customs declaration, and all shipments, regardless of value, are charged a EUR 2 customs processing fee.

2. This is a further tightening after the EUR 3 tariff added in July: shipments of no more than EUR 150 pay EUR 3 in tariffs per commodity tax category, plus the EUR 2 processing fee and PID submission; shipments above EUR 150 also pay the EUR 2 processing fee.

3. Sellers must provide a PID for each item to the carrier. Merchant PID and non-standard PID are mandatory; standard PID is mandatory if available.

Practical response

1. Check as soon as possible whether existing PIDs are complete and correct and supplement them promptly. Merchant PID includes store item number, SKU, and ASIN; non-standard PID includes product model and part number.

2. Standard PID includes EAN, GTIN, UPC, and publication ISBN and ISSN. If no standard PID is available, declare exception code Y081.

3. The EUR 2 processing fee is permanent and is charged by product category within the parcel. Sellers can build it into pricing and display it on purchase and checkout pages to avoid consumers receiving additional taxes or fees. Missing valid PID may prevent customs clearance and affect platform selling privileges.

Cost and pricing

1. The EUR 2 customs processing fee is permanent. The EU considers that it should not be borne by European consumers and requires platforms, retailers, and sellers to pay it. Brands can incorporate it into product pricing in advance and display it on purchase and checkout pages.

2. Shipments of no more than EUR 150 also pay EUR 3 in tariffs per commodity tax category, plus the EUR 2 processing fee, so price competitiveness must account for this compliance cost; the processing fee is charged by product category within the parcel.

3. Transparent display helps ensure consumers do not receive additional import duties or taxes after purchase, protecting the consumer experience.

Compliance and channels

1. PID information affects EU customs clearance and platform selling privileges. Brands need to work with sellers, platforms, and manufacturers to verify merchant PID, non-standard PID, and standard PID.

2. Product information management needs to cover store item number, SKU, ASIN, product model, part number, as well as EAN, GTIN, UPC, ISBN, and ISSN. If no standard PID is available, use declaration Y081.

3. Special categories such as medical products should track UDI-DI, AI01.8, and the CELEX transition code for legacy devices. Product R&D and launch materials should align with coding requirements.

Policy interpretation

1. From November 1, cross-border shipments sent directly from outside the EU to EU consumers face two additional requirements: shipments below EUR 150 must provide product codes (PID) on the customs declaration, and all shipments, regardless of value, are charged a EUR 2 customs processing fee.

2. This is a further tightening after the EUR 3 tariff added in July: shipments of no more than EUR 150 pay EUR 3 in tariffs per commodity tax category, plus the EUR 2 processing fee, and must provide PID; shipments above EUR 150 also pay the EUR 2 processing fee.

3. The EUR 2 processing fee is permanent, charged by product category within the parcel, and the EU requires platforms, retailers, sellers, and others to pay it.

Response, risks, and opportunities

1. Sellers must provide a PID for each item to the carrier. Merchant PID and non-standard PID are mandatory; standard PID is mandatory if available. If no standard PID is available, use declaration Y081.

2. Verify that PIDs are complete and correct and require manufacturers to assign models and part numbers. Medical products and drugs must be reported under special codes; the CELEX transition code for legacy devices applies only until the 27th of this month.

3. Missing valid PID may prevent EU customs clearance and affect a product's platform selling privileges. Sellers can build the EUR 2 fee into pricing in advance and display it to reduce the consumer experience of additional taxes or fees.

Production information and coding

1. Non-standard PID is assigned by manufacturers or suppliers, such as product model and part number, to identify product production information. If a manufacturer has not assigned a part number, sellers will ask for one as soon as possible.

2. Merchant PID is assigned by online sellers, marketplaces, or platforms, such as store item number, SKU, and ASIN. Standard PID is mandatory if available, including EAN, GTIN, UPC, and publication ISBN and ISSN.

3. If a non-standard PID cannot be assigned, an applicable standard PID can be used instead. If no standard PID is available, use exception code Y081.

Business opportunities and digitalization

1. EU B2C import rules are tightening, and product codes are becoming the basis for cross-border shipping and customs clearance. Factories need to incorporate models, part numbers, barcodes, and other data into product master data management.

2. Handmade and handicraft goods are eligible for exemption. Medical devices can provide UDI-DI, drugs can use AI01.8, and the CELEX code for legacy medical devices applies only through the transition period ending on the 27th of this month.

3. Factories should coordinate with sellers, platforms, and carriers to ensure PIDs are complete and correct, avoiding orders that cannot clear customs and affected platform selling privileges. This is also an entry point for advancing digitalization.

Trends and client pain points

1. The EU has repeatedly tightened B2C import customs rules: a EUR 3 tariff was added in July, and from November a EUR 2 customs processing fee and PID requirements for low-value shipments will be added.

2. Client pain points center on complex PID reporting: merchant PID and non-standard PID are mandatory, standard PID is mandatory if available and otherwise Y081 is used; medical products, drugs, and legacy devices also have special codes.

3. Missing valid PID will prevent cross-border orders from completing EU customs clearance and affect a product's platform selling privileges. The EUR 2 processing fee is charged by product category within the parcel and is permanent.

Solutions

1. Verify and complete each item's PID for sellers, distinguish M-PID, NS-PID, and S-PID, and assist with carrier customs declarations.

2. Build product code data services covering EAN, GTIN, UPC, ISBN, ISSN, UDI-DI, AI01.8, and others, and flag the transition period for the CELEX code for legacy devices.

3. Provide DDP pricing and checkout-page display solutions that build the EUR 2 processing fee into product pricing in advance and display it transparently, while monitoring the combined impact of the July EUR 3 tariff.

Platform responsibilities and rules

1. The EU considers that the EUR 2 customs processing fee should not be borne by European consumers and requires platforms, retailers, sellers, and others to pay it, consistent with the delivered duty paid (DDP) approach.

2. Platform-assigned merchant PID such as store item number, SKU, and ASIN are mandatory customs declaration fields; non-standard PID is also mandatory, and standard PID is mandatory if available.

3. Missing valid PID may prevent EU customs clearance and affect a product's selling privileges on the platform. Platforms need to monitor the completeness and correctness of merchant codes.

Operations and risk avoidance

1. Platform merchant recruitment and seller management should validate PIDs for low-value shipments, prompt sellers to use Y081 when no standard PID is available, and require special categories to report under rules such as UDI-DI and AI01.8.

2. Platforms need to support merchants in building the EUR 2 processing fee into pricing and displaying it on purchase and checkout pages, so consumers do not receive additional import duties or taxes after purchase.

3. Monitor the overlap between the July EUR 3 tariff and the November new rules: shipments below EUR 150 pay EUR 3 per commodity tax category plus EUR 2; shipments above EUR 150 also pay EUR 2. Avoid customs clearance and selling privilege risks in advance.

Policy trends

1. EU B2C import customs rules continue to tighten: a EUR 3 tariff was added in July and the duty exemption for low-value import parcels was eliminated; from November, a EUR 2 customs processing fee and PID requirements for low-value shipments will be added.

2. The EUR 2 processing fee is permanent and charged by product category within the parcel. The EU considers that platforms, retailers, and sellers should bear it, reflecting the DDP and tax transparency approach.

3. Shipments of no more than EUR 150 must add the EUR 3 tariff, the EUR 2 processing fee, and PID submission; shipments above EUR 150 also pay the EUR 2 processing fee.

Issues and implications

1. PID is divided into merchant PID, non-standard PID, and standard PID. The first two are mandatory, and standard PID is mandatory if available. If no standard PID is available, Y081 is used; handmade and handicraft goods are exempt; healthcare products require more granular reporting.

2. Medical devices can provide UDI-DI, drugs can use AI01.8, and the CELEX code for legacy medical devices applies only during the transition period ending on the 27th of this month, showing how coding rules connect with industry regulation.

3. Compliance data is becoming infrastructure for cross-border transactions. Missing PID can block customs clearance and create platform selling privilege risks. Pricing transparency, cost sharing, and business model adjustments are worth studying.