EU €2 Handling Fee + €3 Duty: What It Means for K-Beauty (2026)
The EU’s €3 duty and new €2 handling fee, explained for K-beauty orders: what counts as an item, why skincare-only baskets may do better, and a checklist.
The EU’s €3 duty and new €2 handling fee, explained for K-beauty orders: what counts as an item, why skincare-only baskets may do better, and a checklist.
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