Royal Mail raises parcel prices by up to £1.45 from 5 October
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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Parcel prices from Ireland: reports and changes
Our own price data, read month to month: which routes got dearer, which got cheaper, and which carrier holds the cheapest price where.
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Revenue confirms €2 fee on non-EU online goods from November
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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DHL Express to raise Irish parcel rates by 5.9% on average in 2027
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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Proposed handling fee for purchases from outside the EU
Irish reporting flags a proposed handling fee for purchases from outside the EU. Revenue says the amount and application date have not been determined. An Post says it remains unclear how it would be charged.
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Parcels from Ireland to the US face new customs entry rules
The new US postal entry process generally covers eligible mailed goods worth $2,500 or less. The US has also set a 10% all-inclusive tariff on EU goods, while duties on posted goods can vary by item.
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EU parcel duty: how tariff categories decide the €3 charge
The European Commission has explained how the temporary duty applies to low-value parcels from outside the EU. The charge follows tariff categories, with the seller or importer responsible for declaring and paying it.
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Low value parcel customs duty in Ireland starts on 1 July
Ireland’s customs duty exemption for low-value online goods changes on 1 July 2026. Revenue says purchases from outside the EU, including Great Britain, will attract €3 duty per item.
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Amazon adds 1.5% fulfilment surcharge in Ireland from 17 April
Irish sellers using Fulfilment by Amazon face an extra charge from 17 April. Amazon says the surcharge averages 5 cent per item for its fulfilment shipments within the EU.
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Royal Mail stamps rise to £1.80 from 7 April 2026
People posting with Royal Mail will pay 10p more for a first class stamp and 4p more for second class. Delivery targets also fall in April.
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An Post stamp and counter parcel prices rise from 3 February
An Post is increasing stamp, counter parcel and Registered Post prices from 3 February. Existing N and W stamps and stamps with euro values stay valid, and small businesses keep Advantage Card parcel discounts.
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