CHANGES TO EU CUSTOMS POLICY (EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026)Updated 2 days ago
Important updates regarding the European Union (EU) import customs regulations and duty criteria effective July 2026, including the new EU handling fee introduced on November 1, 2026. Please review the details below if you are placing an order for delivery to an EU country.
Q. Has the customs policy for EU orders changed?
Yes, it has. Due to updates in the European Union (EU) import regulations effective July 2026, new customs duty standards apply to orders shipped to EU member states.
An additional EU handling fee has also been introduced effective November 1, 2026.
An additional EU handling fee has also been introduced effective November 1, 2026.
Q. What exactly has changed?
Previously, orders valued under €150 (EUR) were exempt from customs duties. This duty exemption has now been abolished. A customs duty of €3 (EUR) is charged per product category (HS Code) included in your order.
Starting November 1, 2026, an additional €2 EU handling fee per customs declaration line item applies.
For orders under €150, this generally brings the combined charge to €5 per product category, where each category corresponds to one customs declaration line.
Starting November 1, 2026, an additional €2 EU handling fee per customs declaration line item applies.
For orders under €150, this generally brings the combined charge to €5 per product category, where each category corresponds to one customs declaration line.
Q. What if my order is €150 or more?
The €2 EU handling fee applies regardless of order value.
Orders valued at exactly €150 are subject to both the €3 flat-rate customs duty and the additional €2 handling fee.
Orders above €150 are processed under standard customs procedures. Customs duties may vary depending on the product's origin and applicable trade agreements.
Products of Korean origin that qualify for duty exemptions under the Korea-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) may be exempt from customs duties. However, the €2 handling fee still applies.
Applicable charges are displayed under "Duties" at checkout and collected upfront by LEWKIN.
Please note that the €150 threshold is based on the merchandise value, excluding shipping.
Orders valued at exactly €150 are subject to both the €3 flat-rate customs duty and the additional €2 handling fee.
Orders above €150 are processed under standard customs procedures. Customs duties may vary depending on the product's origin and applicable trade agreements.
Products of Korean origin that qualify for duty exemptions under the Korea-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) may be exempt from customs duties. However, the €2 handling fee still applies.
Applicable charges are displayed under "Duties" at checkout and collected upfront by LEWKIN.
Please note that the €150 threshold is based on the merchandise value, excluding shipping.
Q. What is an HS Code?
An HS Code (Harmonized System Code) is an internationally standardized numerical method of classifying traded products for customs clearance.
Duties are calculated based on the number of unique HS Codes (product types) in your order, rather than the total number of individual items.
The EU handling fee is calculated based on customs declaration line items.
Duties are calculated based on the number of unique HS Codes (product types) in your order, rather than the total number of individual items.
The EU handling fee is calculated based on customs declaration line items.
Example for Better Understanding
If your order under €150 contains both skincare products and makeup products classified under two different HS Codes and declared on separate lines:
Customs duty: €3 × 2 = €6
EU handling fee: €2 × 2 = €4
Total customs duties and handling fees: €10 (EUR)
The HS Code for each item is automatically classified by our system based on the product type. You do not need to check or select this manually.
Q. When do I pay the customs duty and handling fee?
Applicable customs duties and handling fees are automatically calculated and displayed under "Duties" on the checkout page along with your item total.
The handling fee is included in the Duties amount and will not appear as a separate line item.
These charges are paid upfront at the time of your order, allowing you to review the amount before completing your purchase.
The handling fee is included in the Duties amount and will not appear as a separate line item.
These charges are paid upfront at the time of your order, allowing you to review the amount before completing your purchase.
Q. Will I have to pay additional duties upon delivery?
No, you will not. LEWKIN operates on a prepaid duty system where applicable customs duties and handling fees are collected at checkout for your convenience.
Once your order payment is complete, you will not need to pay these charges again upon delivery.
Once your order payment is complete, you will not need to pay these charges again upon delivery.
Q. When does this policy take effect?
The existing customs duty policy applies to orders undergoing customs clearance on or after July 21, 2026 (Local Time).
The new €2 EU handling fee applies to eligible shipments from November 1, 2026 (Local Time).
The new €2 EU handling fee applies to eligible shipments from November 1, 2026 (Local Time).
Q. Which countries are affected by this policy?
This applies to orders shipped to all 27 EU member states:
| Region | Applicable Countries |
| EU Countries (27) | Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden |
Q. Where can I check the total customs duty for my order?
You can review the exact amount under "Duties" on the checkout page before finalizing your purchase.
Applicable customs duties and EU handling fees are combined and included in your final total, so you can shop with confidence without worrying about unexpected customs charges later.
Applicable customs duties and EU handling fees are combined and included in your final total, so you can shop with confidence without worrying about unexpected customs charges later.
UPDATE: NEW EU HANDLING FEE (EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2026)
Starting November 1, 2026, a new €2 EU handling fee per customs declaration line item (based on product classification) applies to all eligible orders shipped to EU countries from outside the EU, regardless of order value.
• Orders valued at less than €150
An additional €2 handling fee applies on top of the existing €3 customs duty, bringing the combined charge to €5 per product category when each category corresponds to one declaration line.
• Orders valued at €150 or more
The €2 handling fee applies regardless of order value, including orders that qualify for customs duty exemptions under the Korea-EU FTA.
Orders valued at exactly €150 are also subject to the €3 flat-rate customs duty. Orders exceeding €150 may be subject to standard customs duties depending on product origin and applicable trade agreements.
• How are these charges displayed?
Applicable customs duties and handling fees are combined and displayed under "Duties" at checkout. The handling fee will not appear as a separate line item.
• Orders valued at less than €150
An additional €2 handling fee applies on top of the existing €3 customs duty, bringing the combined charge to €5 per product category when each category corresponds to one declaration line.
• Orders valued at €150 or more
The €2 handling fee applies regardless of order value, including orders that qualify for customs duty exemptions under the Korea-EU FTA.
Orders valued at exactly €150 are also subject to the €3 flat-rate customs duty. Orders exceeding €150 may be subject to standard customs duties depending on product origin and applicable trade agreements.
• How are these charges displayed?
Applicable customs duties and handling fees are combined and displayed under "Duties" at checkout. The handling fee will not appear as a separate line item.