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.
Shipping costs, VAT, customs duty and delivery times for K-beauty orders, by destination country.
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.
Is de minimis back? No. What a K-beauty parcel from Korea can cost in the US now, with a 12.5% example, a timeline and a checklist. Plus Rosé’s Met Gala prep.
Is a bigger K-beauty order worth it for free shipping? Usually not. The one-line rule I use before every checkout, real numbers, and Jisoo’s Dior bag.