New customs rules take effect in Ireland on 1 July 2026, according to Revenue. The CCPC says orders bought before the change still face the new charges if they arrive after 30 June, and warns that payment requests claiming to come from Revenue are scams.
At a glance
- From
- 1 July 2026
- Who it affects
- Shoppers whose earlier orders reach Ireland after 30 June
- Scam warning
- Requests claiming to be from Revenue for payment
- Possible extra cost
- A delivery company administration fee if customs charges weren’t paid in advance
On this page
Earlier orders can face the new charges
The CCPC says orders placed before the change still face the new charges if they reach Ireland after 30 June.
Check when your order reaches Ireland, rather than when you paid for the goods, to see whether the new charges apply.
Recognise the payment scam warnings
The CCPC warns that requests claiming to be from Revenue for payment are scams. You do not pay these customs charges directly to Revenue.
An Post advises that it never sends a link to pay charges. If a message claims to be from An Post and includes a payment link, do not use that link.
A delivery company can add an administration fee
A delivery company can also charge an administration fee if customs charges weren’t paid in advance, according to the CCPC.
Check your order’s payment details for customs charges paid in advance. If they weren’t paid, budget for a possible administration fee on top of the customs charges.
Questions
Will an order bought before 1 July face the new customs charges?
Yes, if it reaches Ireland after 30 June. The CCPC says orders placed before the change still face the new charges in that case.
Does Revenue send requests to pay these parcel customs charges?
The CCPC says requests claiming to be from Revenue for payment are scams. You do not pay these customs charges directly to Revenue.
Does An Post send links to pay customs charges?
An Post advises that it never sends a link to pay charges.
Can a delivery company charge a customs administration fee?
Yes. A delivery company can charge an administration fee if customs charges weren’t paid in advance.
Sources
- Revenue (primary source): Revenue reminds online shoppers of new Customs rules for goods from outside the European Union (EU), read 25 June 2026
- Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (primary source): CCPC warns of scams and unexpected charges as new customs rules are introduced, read 25 June 2026
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