Trade Update: French small parcel tax
February 28th, 2026
Ahead of the upcoming European Union (EU) De minimis changes expected in 1 July 2026, France has introduced a temporary €2 small parcel tax applicable to low value goods imported from 1 March 2026. No action is required and further information on changes is detailed below.
Calculation update
Postal and courier shipments to France from outside the EU with a CIF value of €150 or less, will now attract a €2 charge per line item.
API
As with other additional taxes and charges, this fee will be included in the additional_tax_and_charges_total.