EU Parcel Fees Could Add €5 to Clothing Orders from Morocco

A garment ordered from a Moroccan website and shipped to Europe could incur €5 in customs charges. For three different product categories in the same parcel, the bill could rise to €15. The new calculation stems from a European reform, with the next step expected on 1 November 2026, the specialist outlet The Loadstar reported in an article published on 19 October.

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Since 1 July, the European Union has already charged a flat customs duty of €3 per category of goods on online orders worth up to €150 covered by the scheme. Brussels now plans to add a €2 handling fee to fund customs checks on goods bought remotely.

The calculation depends on the contents of the order. Three identical T-shirts can be grouped into a single category, for a total of €5 in charges. By contrast, a parcel containing a T-shirt, a watch and a beauty product could fall into three different customs categories: €9 in customs duties and €6 in handling fees, or €15 in total.

Orders from Morocco affected from November

The new fee would apply to orders shipped from countries outside the European Union, including Morocco. Platforms and retailers selling directly to European consumers will have to factor it into their delivery operations.

The change matters for small orders. On a purchase worth €20 or €30, a few extra euros can significantly increase the final cost. Retailers will be able to choose whether to absorb the charges or pass them on through their prices and delivery fees.

According to the European Commission’s explanations, the €2 fee would be calculated per product category, including for orders exceeding €150. Above that threshold, goods are subject to standard customs duties, with the handling fee added on top.

Moroccan products eligible for preferential customs rates can retain that benefit if they meet the origin and declaration requirements. The €2 fee would still apply to the relevant distance sales.

The reform applies to commercial purchases shipped directly to European consumers. Gifts and private parcels sent between people who know each other are covered by other customs rules.

The new €2 amount appears in guidance published by the European Commission in early October. The regulation setting out its implementation is still subject to final formalities, with entry into force expected on 1 November. The announced amounts exclude VAT, transport and any additional carrier fees.