Attention cross-border sellers on Amazon Europe and independent websites!

EU customs clearance rules have new changes. From November 1, 2026, a customs processing fee will be added, and some cross-border e-commerce shipments must provide PID product identification information.

How is the €2 processing fee charged? What exactly must be provided for PID? How should Amazon Europe and independent website sellers respond? This article explains it all clearly. Bookmark it now and check before shipping!

1. What new changes will the EU have from November 1?

1. New €2 customs processing fee

The EU will introduce a uniform €2 customs processing fee from November 1 to cover costs related to customs inspection and data review. This fee applies to FBA and FBM customer shipments.

Note: This fee is not the same as the €3 temporary tariff on low-value goods that took effect on July 1, and should not be confused. The specific billing basis and actual bearing method need to be confirmed according to shipment type and customs declaration rules.

2. PID product identification information becomes a key point

For B2C cross-border e-commerce shipments valued at no more than €150, PID product identification information must be submitted as required starting November 1.

PID (Product Identifier) is mainly used to identify and track goods. Common information includes:

① Merchant-PID (M-PID): the Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) assigned by Amazon to the product.

Required. It must be provided for every item in each applicable shipment.

② Non-Standard PID (NS-PID): the identification code assigned by the manufacturer to your product, such as a part number or model number.

Required. It must be provided for every item in each applicable shipment. If there is no separate NS-PID, the applicable S-PID can be used as a substitute.

③ Standard PID (S-PID): standardized product codes, including EAN, GTIN, and UPC for trade goods, and ISBN and ISSN for publications.

If your product has such identifiers, they must be provided.

Impact: If product code information (PID) is missing or invalid, customs declarations may be rejected, and the ability to sell these products across the EU may also be affected. Please complete product catalog information as soon as possible.

2. Which sellers need to focus on self-checks?

1. Sellers selling products through Amazon Europe;

2. Sellers using independent websites to ship to EU consumers;

3. Sellers using direct shipping, small parcels, and other cross-border logistics models;

4. Sellers with many SKUs and incomplete product data management.

3. What should sellers do now?

Step 1: Organize product information

Check product names, SKUs, manufacturer model numbers, EAN/UPC and other information to ensure product data is true, accurate, and can be matched to the specific product.

Step 2: Confirm logistics declaration requirements

Contact your logistics provider or customs clearance service provider to confirm the PID submission portal, data format, declaration node, and fee calculation method to avoid customs clearance delays caused by missing information.

Step 3: Recalculate logistics costs

Do not focus only on the new processing fee. Also include tariffs, VAT, logistics fees, etc. in cost calculations, and evaluate profit changes under different shipping models.

Step 4: Check European compliance materials

In addition to customs clearance information, check VAT, EPR, product safety, and related responsible party requirements according to product category and sales market, so as to avoid only completing product codes while ignoring other compliance obligations.

Final note:

EU cross-border e-commerce regulation is becoming increasingly detailed. Product information, customs declarations, and tax compliance all deserve advance planning. Sellers are advised to conduct self-checks as soon as possible and not wait until shipments have problems before supplementing information!

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