Italy introduces €2 customs charge on low-value imports from 1 January 2026

1 January 2026

From 1 January 2026, businesses importing shipments valued at €150 or less into Italy from outside the EU will incur a new fixed charge of €2 on a per clearance basis. This fee will be collected by the Italian Customs Authorities when the goods are cleared into the country.

This measure was outlined in Circular No. 37/2025 released by the Italian Customs Authorities during December 2025, and applies regardless of the transaction type (B2C, B2B, or private-to-private).

The charge aims to offset the high administrative costs incurred when processing these low-value consignments.

What does this mean for your business?

Businesses selling low value goods into Italy should expect higher landed costs for low value products, as the €2 customs duty will need to be factored into pricing.

What to do next?

We encourage all businesses importing low value goods into Italy (including those selling under the Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme) to:

• Review their current supply chain to understand the financial impact of the new customs charge.
• Engage with logistics partners to prepare for potential increased customs processing.

If you need guidance on how these changes may affect your business, we would be happy to discuss the implications with you. We can also help you explore alternative trading or fulfilment models that may reduce delivery times and customs costs.