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July 1, 2026 EU De Minimis Changes: A Cross-Border Merchant's Checklist - FlavorCloud

July 1, 2026 EU De Minimis Changes: A Cross-Border Merchant's Checklist - FlavorCloud

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On July 1, 2026, the EU will start charging a flat €3 customs duty per HS6 item on every IOSS shipment valued under €150. The EU de minimis duty exemption for low order value (LOV) shipments (≤ €150) will be removed on July 1, 2026, with the interim €3 flat duty applying until ...

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DOJ Moves To Narrow IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What Merchants Should Watch - FlavorCloud

DOJ Moves To Narrow IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What Merchants Should Watch - FlavorCloud

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The fight over IEEPA tariff refunds entered a new phase last week. On May 29, the Department of Justice filed a motion to amend the Court of International Trade’s April 17 refund order, taking direct aim at the part that matters most to merchants: who actually gets their money ...

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EU Import Fees 2026: The Hidden, Costly Country-by-Country Patchwork - FlavorCloud

EU Import Fees 2026: The Hidden, Costly Country-by-Country Patchwork - FlavorCloud

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EU import fees 2026 are not landing as a single rule book. The EU customs reform gets most of the headlines, and rightly so. A €3 interim duty, an end to the €150 de minimis, a new EU-wide handling fee, and the shift of importer liability onto sellers are all genuinely ...

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The EU Customs Reform: A Structural Reset - FlavorCloud

The EU Customs Reform: A Structural Reset - FlavorCloud

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The EU customs reform isn’t a single tariff change — it’s a structural reset of European cross-border commerce. As we move toward the July 2026 implementation, we’ve been fielding a lot of questions from merchants, 3PLs, logistics operators, and industry peers. Below I share my ...

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2026 EU Customs Reform: What Cross-border Merchants Shipping Into Europe Need To Know - FlavorCloud

2026 EU Customs Reform: What Cross-border Merchants Shipping Into Europe Need To Know - FlavorCloud

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CIT Rules Against Section 122 Tariffs - FlavorCloud

CIT Rules Against Section 122 Tariffs - FlavorCloud

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Originally posted May 8, 2026. We will be updating this article as more information comes in. Additional updates will be available on our Trade and Tariff Hub.

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IEEPA Tariff Refunds And CAPE Declarations: What Importers Need To Know In 2026 - FlavorCloud

IEEPA Tariff Refunds And CAPE Declarations: What Importers Need To Know In 2026 - FlavorCloud

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If your business imported into the United States between March 2025 and February 24, 2026, you almost certainly paid IEEPA tariffs. With CBP’s Customs Automated Post-Entry (CAPE) declaration process now live, refunds are technically available but the eligibility rules are ...

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Supreme Court IEEPA Tariffs Decision: What Merchants And Consumers Should Know As A Ruling Looms - FlavorCloud

Supreme Court IEEPA Tariffs Decision: What Merchants And Consumers Should Know As A Ruling Looms - FlavorCloud

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Updated on February 23, 2026, originally posted January 14th. We will be updating this article as more information come in. Additionally, updates will be available on our Trade and Tariff Hub.

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New US And EU Tariffs Tied To Iran And Greenland: What’s Real And What’s Not (yet) - FlavorCloud

New US And EU Tariffs Tied To Iran And Greenland: What’s Real And What’s Not (yet) - FlavorCloud

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Updated on January 29th. Originally posted January 21st, 2026

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The End Of The EU De Minimis Era: How Ecommerce Merchants And 3PLs Can Prepare  - FlavorCloud

The End Of The EU De Minimis Era: How Ecommerce Merchants And 3PLs Can Prepare  - FlavorCloud

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Originally posted November 19th, Updated on December 12th. Summary: The European Union is eliminating its €150 customs duty exemption on low-value imports. This shift will affect landed costs, compliance, and shipping strategies for high-volume ecommerce brands and 3PL ...

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