EU Customs Overhaul Puts Textile Exporters on Alert

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EU Customs Overhaul Puts Textile Exporters on Alert

The EU is overhauling its customs framework, tightening importer responsibilities, digital data requirements and penalties for non-compliance. The changes could affect textile and apparel exporters, particularly those selling directly to EU consumers through e-commerce.

The reforms shift greater responsibility for customs compliance onto sellers and platforms handling distance sales, while a new handling fee could raise costs for low-value shipments. Exporters may also need to review their EU-based customs representation and data systems.

Implementation will be phased, with key e-commerce provisions scheduled for July 2028. Textile exporters should assess potential impacts on costs, documentation and EU market access.

Implementation will be phased, with key e-commerce provisions scheduled for July 2028. Textile exporters should assess potential impacts on costs, documentation and EU market access.

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