Irish shoppers face a proposed handling fee of about €2 on purchases from outside the EU, according to The Irish Times. Revenue says the amount and application date in autumn 2026 have not been determined, while the charging basis remains unclear.
At a glance
- What changes
- Proposed handling fee for non-EU purchases
- Cost
- About €2 reported, amount undetermined
- From
- Date in autumn 2026 undetermined
- Charging basis
- Per parcel or per item unresolved
On this page
A fee for customs processing
The proposed handling fee is intended to cover customs processing costs, according to RTÉ. It is separate from customs duty.
The charging basis is unresolved
RTÉ reports that it is unclear whether the proposed €2 would apply per parcel or per item. An Post also says there is still no clarity on whether the fee applies per item or per consignment, according to The Irish Times.
Wait for the charging basis before calculating a handling charge for your basket.
Revenue has no determined start date
Revenue says the amount and the date of application in autumn 2026 have not been determined. If you are budgeting for a non-EU purchase, leave the final handling-fee total open until those details are available.
Questions
How much is the proposed handling fee for purchases from outside the EU?
The Irish Times reports a proposed fee of about €2 on purchases from outside the EU. Revenue says the amount has not been determined.
When would the proposed handling fee start?
Revenue says the date of application in autumn 2026 has not been determined.
Would the €2 handling fee apply per parcel or per item?
RTÉ reports that this remains unclear. An Post also says it has no clarity on whether the fee applies per item or per consignment.
Is the proposed handling fee a customs duty?
The proposed handling fee is separate from customs duty. According to RTÉ, it is intended to cover customs processing costs.
Sources
- The Irish Times: Online shoppers face new €2 charge for non-EU goods from November, read 18 August 2026
- RTÉ: Irish shoppers face new charge on items from outside EU, read 18 August 2026
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