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The EU has agreed a major customs reform, and for e-commerce businesses this goes beyond regulation.

It affects how cross-border selling works in practice.

From 1 July 2026, small parcels under €150 entering the EU will face a temporary €3 customs duty.

Then, from 1 July 2028, goods under €150 entering the EU will no longer be duty-free, as the new EU Customs Data Hub starts for e-commerce goods.

At the same time, platforms and distance sellers in the EU are expected to take on more responsibility for customs formalities and payments, instead of leaving that burden to the final consumer.

What does that mean for e-commerce teams?

More pressure on:
• pricing logic
• low-value order margins
• checkout transparency
• product and customs data
• operational readiness

In other words, this is not only a customs issue.

It is a commerce systems issue.

The businesses that adapt fastest will treat this as a signal to review how their e-commerce setup handles pricing, data, compliance, and cross-border flows.

Be better prepared with Nordcode.

On April 27th, we celebrate International Design Day!

In 2026, good UX/UI is becoming less about visual performance and more about clarity, trust, and ease of use.

The direction is clear:
calmer interfaces, more transparent AI, motion with purpose, accessibility built in from the start, and systems designed to adapt.

In 2026, the best digital experiences help people move forward naturally, understand what is happening, and stay in control.

That is what strong UX should do:
feel simple, trustworthy, and intuitive.

At Nordcode, we see design as part of performance, not just appearance.

Build smooth digital experiences with Nordcode.