News on postage, customs and couriers in Ireland, and practical guides for anyone posting parcels or selling online from here.
Latest · News · Customs and duty
A €3 customs duty already applies per distinct item in parcels valued at €150 or less. From 1 November 2026, a separate €2 handling fee applies to online purchases arriving from outside the EU.
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Read the storyAn Post will stop taking new AddressPal customers from 16 October. Existing users need to save their AddressPal number and update their details before the website closes on 16 October.
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The proposal covers electronic customs entries, extra carrier data for post and bonding requirements on certain entries. Irish sellers have until 7 December 2026 to submit comments.
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News · UK and Northern Ireland
Royal Mail expects to reduce head office and support roles by the end of 2027, subject to consultation. Its plans exclude posties, drivers and frontline processing staff.
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Royal Mail’s parcel, tracked and guaranteed price changes took effect on 5 October. First and Second Class standard and large letter stamps stay at their current prices.
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The Union Handling Fee applies to online goods shipped from outside the EU, regardless of value. Sellers or delivery businesses pay it, and Revenue says faulty goods do not qualify for a fee refund.
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Irish Shopify sellers need to replace arrangements tied to the closed Fastway and Parcel Connect services. DPD Ireland documents a direct Shopify connection, while Shipmate lists integrations for GLS Ireland and An Post.
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Households and small shops using DHL Express face an average rate increase of 5.9% from 1 January 2027. A demand surcharge applies to international time definite and day definite services from 1 October 2026 to 5 February 2027.
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Royal Mail’s seasonal recruitment covers transport, sorting and delivery. The roles run from late October to early January 2027, with the extra work peaking in December.
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Shipmate documents Shopify connections for An Post, DPD Ireland and GLS Ireland. Other apps have carrier account requirements, domestic parcel limits or shipping origin conditions to check before setup.
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DHL Express Commerce imports orders and offers thermal labels or PDF downloads. For an Irish Shopify store, the account, printing route and parcel handover need attention before you process customer orders.
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The reform introduces a handling fee for each item bought from non-EU web shops and sent directly to EU customers, including buyers in Ireland. Member states must start collecting it by 1 November 2026.
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Shopify lets customers request returns through their accounts. For an Irish store, the next steps are to review the request, arrange the parcel instructions and handle the refund within the CCPC timetable.
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