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Find the changes that affect your goods—not just the newest headline.

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“In force” is the date status. Check the goods and route to see whether you need to act. These filters apply to updates; practical guides remain available in search.

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Italy postpones its €2 parcel charge to 1 December 2026

Relevant to: UK retailers sending covered low-value goods for import into Italy, and businesses preparing Italian delivery prices.

Check before sending affected goods

Check that planned October charges reflect the postponement. Ask your customs representative how the national charge would apply to your route; keep separate EU duties, taxes and fees distinct.

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Published 18 Sept 2026Last reviewed 18 Sept 2026
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Northern Ireland EUDR rules: new information required for affected parcels from December 2026

Relevant to: Businesses sending in-scope cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm-oil, rubber, soya or wood products from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Check before sending affected goods

Check whether each product is in scope, identify your EUDR role and prepare the required due-diligence information before the date applying to your business.

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Published 7 Sept 2026Last reviewed 7 Sept 2026
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Switzerland updates end-use customs duty relief process

Relevant to: Swiss importers claiming duty relief linked to the intended use of goods.

Mainly for your carrier or customs broker

Most UK e-commerce sellers need no change. Support the Swiss importer if this specialist relief is being claimed.

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Published 28 Aug 2026Last reviewed 28 Aug 2026
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EU customs changes on 1 November 2026: is your product data ready?

Relevant to: UK businesses making qualifying distance sales of imported goods into the EU.

Check before sending affected goods

Make sure merchant and manufacturer product identifiers reach your carrier and declarant for the requirements applying from 1 November 2026.

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Published 17 Aug 2026Last reviewed 15 Sept 2026
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