Belgium to Impose €2/Item Tariff on Non-European Union Packages Starting in 2026

Recently, the Belgian government announced plans to impose a €2 tariff on low-value foreign packages, in line with the EU customs reform timetable. This small parcel fee will be included in the 2026 budget and aims to fill the fiscal gap while aligning with the EU's regulatory changes on low-value package imports. According to the released materials, Belgium will impose a fixed €2 small parcel tariff on packages sent to Belgian consumers from countries outside the EU starting in 2026, which is expected to raise approximately €9 billion for the 2026 budget. The agreement also mentions a compression in the adjustment range of VAT rates. This new policy will directly impact packages purchased through cross-border e-commerce platforms such as AliExpress and Temu, as the implementation of the policy will add a €2 fee at customs clearance, regardless of the package's value.