EU Parliament Approves Major Customs Code Reform to Modernize Digital Trade System
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP)
Key summary
On September 16, 2026, the European Parliament voted to approve a reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC), designated as Regulation (EU) 2026/2108. Published in the Official Journal of the European Union on September 19, 2026, the regulation replaces Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 and enters into force on September 21, 2027, with measures rolling out over subsequent years. This is described as the largest reform since the establishment of the customs union in 1968, aiming to modernize the system through digitalization and data-driven operations to address challenges such as e-commerce growth, increased imports, and geopolitical risks. Key changes include shifting import liability for non-EU e-commerce platforms to the platform itself, a temporary flat duty of 3 euros for low-value goods pending the Data Hub launch, and the creation of a new EU Customs Agency (EUCA) in Lille, France.
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