Etsy Alerts Sellers to New France Import Fee and EU Customs Charge for Low-Value Orders
New regulations will introduce additional charges on eligible imports shipped from outside the EU, with France implementing a new import fee immediately and the wider European Union following with a customs fee from July 1
By ChannelMAX Staff Writer
June-2026#25
Online marketplace Etsy has informed sellers about two new charges that will affect low-value shipments to buyers in France and across the European Union. While one fee will be collected directly by Etsy at checkout for French buyers, the other will be handled through shipping carriers and could influence fulfillment costs for international sellers.
The changes are part of new customs and import regulations introduced by France and the European Union, aimed at strengthening customs oversight and generating revenue from the growing volume of low-value ecommerce imports.
France Introduces €2 Import Fee
France introduced a new €2 import fee on March 1, 2026, under its 2026 Finance Bill. Etsy says it will begin collecting the fee, along with applicable VAT, from eligible buyers at checkout in the coming weeks before remitting the amount directly to the French authorities.
The fee applies when:
• The order is shipped to France.
• The shipment originates from outside the European Union.
• The combined value of the items, excluding shipping charges, is less than €150.
According to Etsy, sellers are not required to take any action because the platform will collect and remit the fee automatically.
"As Etsy is collecting the France import fee from buyers at checkout and remitting it directly, you don’t need to take any action," the company said in its official update.
Also Read: Etsy to raise UK Regulatory Operating Fee from June 22
EU Customs Fee to Begin July 1
A separate customs fee will come into effect across the European Union on July 1, 2026, under Council Regulation 2026/382.
Unlike the French import fee, Etsy will not collect this charge during checkout. Instead, the €3 customs fee is expected to be collected by shipping carriers when sellers purchase shipping labels or, in certain cases, directly from buyers upon delivery.
The new customs fee applies when:
• The order is shipped to an EU member country.
• The shipment originates from outside the European Union.
• The total value of the items, excluding shipping, is below €150.
Etsy noted that carriers are still finalising how they will implement the regulation across different shipping routes, meaning collection methods may vary during the initial rollout.
Impact on International Sellers
Although buyers ultimately pay these new charges, sellers shipping products from outside the EU may notice changes in shipping workflows and carrier requirements.
Many logistics providers are expected to adopt Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) processing, requiring sellers to pay the customs fee when purchasing shipping labels. This approach is designed to minimise delivery delays and avoid unexpected charges for customers at the time of delivery.
Etsy also warned that some carriers may begin collecting the €3 customs fee before July 1 for parcels expected to arrive after the regulation takes effect. Additionally, some shipping providers may not immediately support the new EU customs process during the initial rollout.
What Sellers Should Know
Etsy recommends that sellers contact their preferred shipping carriers before July 1 to understand how the new customs fee will be collected and whether additional shipping costs will apply.
Important points include:
• The France import fee is collected by Etsy at checkout.
• The EU customs fee will generally be handled by shipping carriers.
• Both fees apply only to eligible low-value imports from outside the EU.
• Each fee is charged once per unique listing in an order, even if the buyer purchases multiple quantities of the same product.
• Orders shipped to France from outside the EU after July 1 may be subject to both the France import fee and the EU customs fee.
"We recommend checking with your preferred carrier ahead of July 1 to understand how they'll be handling collection and any associated costs," Etsy advised sellers.
Preparing for the Changes
The latest update highlights how international ecommerce regulations continue to evolve as governments seek greater oversight of cross-border online trade. For Etsy sellers serving customers in Europe, understanding these new requirements and coordinating with shipping partners will be essential to maintaining smooth deliveries and avoiding unexpected fulfillment issues.
While Etsy has simplified compliance for France by collecting the import fee directly, sellers shipping internationally should stay in close contact with their logistics providers as the broader EU customs fee is implemented. Monitoring future updates from Etsy and shipping carriers will help businesses adapt quickly as new customs procedures become fully operational across Europe.
Also Read: Etsy to strengthen video content support for sellers
Disclaimer:
Etsy is the registered trademark of the ecommerce company.
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By ChannelMAX Staff Writer
June-2026#25
Online marketplace Etsy has informed sellers about two new charges that will affect low-value shipments to buyers in France and across the European Union. While one fee will be collected directly by Etsy at checkout for French buyers, the other will be handled through shipping carriers and could influence fulfillment costs for international sellers.
The changes are part of new customs and import regulations introduced by France and the European Union, aimed at strengthening customs oversight and generating revenue from the growing volume of low-value ecommerce imports.
France Introduces €2 Import Fee
France introduced a new €2 import fee on March 1, 2026, under its 2026 Finance Bill. Etsy says it will begin collecting the fee, along with applicable VAT, from eligible buyers at checkout in the coming weeks before remitting the amount directly to the French authorities.
The fee applies when:
• The order is shipped to France.
• The shipment originates from outside the European Union.
• The combined value of the items, excluding shipping charges, is less than €150.
According to Etsy, sellers are not required to take any action because the platform will collect and remit the fee automatically.
"As Etsy is collecting the France import fee from buyers at checkout and remitting it directly, you don’t need to take any action," the company said in its official update.
Also Read: Etsy to raise UK Regulatory Operating Fee from June 22
EU Customs Fee to Begin July 1
A separate customs fee will come into effect across the European Union on July 1, 2026, under Council Regulation 2026/382.
Unlike the French import fee, Etsy will not collect this charge during checkout. Instead, the €3 customs fee is expected to be collected by shipping carriers when sellers purchase shipping labels or, in certain cases, directly from buyers upon delivery.
The new customs fee applies when:
• The order is shipped to an EU member country.
• The shipment originates from outside the European Union.
• The total value of the items, excluding shipping, is below €150.
Etsy noted that carriers are still finalising how they will implement the regulation across different shipping routes, meaning collection methods may vary during the initial rollout.
Impact on International Sellers
Although buyers ultimately pay these new charges, sellers shipping products from outside the EU may notice changes in shipping workflows and carrier requirements.
Many logistics providers are expected to adopt Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) processing, requiring sellers to pay the customs fee when purchasing shipping labels. This approach is designed to minimise delivery delays and avoid unexpected charges for customers at the time of delivery.
Etsy also warned that some carriers may begin collecting the €3 customs fee before July 1 for parcels expected to arrive after the regulation takes effect. Additionally, some shipping providers may not immediately support the new EU customs process during the initial rollout.
What Sellers Should Know
Etsy recommends that sellers contact their preferred shipping carriers before July 1 to understand how the new customs fee will be collected and whether additional shipping costs will apply.
Important points include:
• The France import fee is collected by Etsy at checkout.
• The EU customs fee will generally be handled by shipping carriers.
• Both fees apply only to eligible low-value imports from outside the EU.
• Each fee is charged once per unique listing in an order, even if the buyer purchases multiple quantities of the same product.
• Orders shipped to France from outside the EU after July 1 may be subject to both the France import fee and the EU customs fee.
"We recommend checking with your preferred carrier ahead of July 1 to understand how they'll be handling collection and any associated costs," Etsy advised sellers.
Preparing for the Changes
The latest update highlights how international ecommerce regulations continue to evolve as governments seek greater oversight of cross-border online trade. For Etsy sellers serving customers in Europe, understanding these new requirements and coordinating with shipping partners will be essential to maintaining smooth deliveries and avoiding unexpected fulfillment issues.
While Etsy has simplified compliance for France by collecting the import fee directly, sellers shipping internationally should stay in close contact with their logistics providers as the broader EU customs fee is implemented. Monitoring future updates from Etsy and shipping carriers will help businesses adapt quickly as new customs procedures become fully operational across Europe.
Also Read: Etsy to strengthen video content support for sellers
Disclaimer:
Etsy is the registered trademark of the ecommerce company.
About ChannelMAX.NET:
ChannelMAX offers Amazon Repricer that runs on the latest AI Repricing algorithm to do Amazon Pricing Management or Amazon Repricing. Based on Amazon SP API, the repricing engine or repricer runs 24/7 and efficiently manages Amazon prices to maximize your BuyBox with profit optimization. Established in 2005, ChannelMAX has been integrated with Amazon technology since 2007, helping thousands of third-party sellers on various eCommerce platforms. Some of the eCommerce platforms, aka marketplaces, supported by ChannelMAX.NET, are Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Shopify. Some of ChannelMAX key offerings include ChannelMAX Amazon Repricer, 2ndly, ChannelMAX Amazon FBA Audits and FBA Refunds management, an offering for managing Amazon FBA Refunds Reimbursement management for lost or damaged or misplaced inventory for which Amazon is responsible and for which sellers deserve appropriate credit reimbursement from Amazon. ChannelMAX Services offer Remote (aka Virtual) Full-Time eCommerce Assistant to help 3P sellers run their daytoday business.
Check ChannelMAX at Amazon Selling Partner Appstore, an application with a 5 star rating.