China–EU customs preparation
Define the importer, representation and goods data before transport.
- 01Invoice
- 02Packing list
- 03Import review
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Contact usIdentity and documentation
Prepare invoice, packing list, precise descriptions, quantities, origin and values. The representative should confirm classification, importer identification and any goods-specific security or permit requirements.
Low value: check current rules
The European Commission publishes low-value import changes from 1 July 2026, including a temporary €3 duty per item under its classification and scope rules. VAT and clearance are separate lines; do not assume imports below €150 are tax-free.
European Commission · Temporary customs duty · 08/06/2026IOSS and consolidation
Review tax treatment and physical consolidation by order. Do not share IOSS numbers or credentials in a public enquiry. Agree the transmission channel and batch documentation with the representative.
When tracking does not change
For a stalled status, record the reference, original wording, date and channel. Check for an information request and identify who issued it and where to respond. Separate document requests, charge explanations and transport exceptions. Ask the party handling that stage; the status alone cannot establish a resolution date.
European Commission · Temporary customs duty · 08/06/2026What “item” means for the temporary duty
For distance sales covered by the low-value measure, the €3 duty applies by tariff classification, not physical quantity or parcel. The Commission illustrates 5 T-shirts = €3 and 1 T-shirt + 1 watch = €6. These are guidance examples; confirm scope, classification and exceptions with the representative.
European Commission · ICS2ICS2 and entry summary declaration (ENS)
ICS2 collects safety and security data before EU arrival through the ENS. Air transport also requires a minimum data set before loading. Agree who files the data, what each party supplies and the deadline applicable to the route.