Customs Regulatory Updates
January 28, 2026
New Legal Requirements for Shipments to Egypt
Effective 1st January 2026, the Egyptian Customs Authorities require Receivers/Importers of shipments into Egypt to obtain an Advance Cargo Information Approval Number (known as ‘ACID’) for each shipment prior to departure from the origin/export country.
This requirement applies ONLY for shipments from Rest of World to Egypt where the Shipment actual weight exceeds 50 kilos.
January 23, 2026
New Legal Requirements for Parcels to Italy
Effective 1st January 2026, Law 30 December 2025, n. 199/Art. 1 paragraph 126 to 129) introduces a 2 EUR fee for parcels delivered in Italy that:
- Originate outside the European Union
- Have a declared customs value under 150 EUR
What you need to know
- The fee may be paid by the sender, recipient, or other parties involved in the shipment.
- Accurate declaration of origin and value is mandatory. Missing or incorrect information can cause delays, returns, or additional costs.
- Recipients may need to provide information and pay the fee if the sender has not done so.
DHL will identify eligible parcels, collect the fee, and comply with reporting obligations. Non-payment will result in the parcel being returned to the sender.
January 23, 2026
New Legal Requirements for Parcels to Romania
Effective 1st January 2026, Law no. 239/2025 introduces a 25 RON fee for parcels delivered in Romania that:
- Originate outside the European Union
- Have a declared customs value under 150 EUR
What you need to know
- The fee may be paid by the sender, recipient, or other parties involved in the shipment.
- Accurate declaration of origin and value is mandatory. Missing or incorrect information can cause delays, returns, or additional costs.
- Recipients may need to provide information and pay the fee if the sender has not done so.
DHL will identify eligible parcels, collect the fee, and comply with reporting obligations. Non-payment will result in the parcel being returned to the sender.
January 7, 2026
Thailand – Imports: Removal of Duty De Minimis for all Imports
For: Shippers, Receivers
Shipping: Packages
Effective: 1 January 2026
What you need to know
- Goods from the Rest of World to Thailand with a value equal to or above THB 1 will be subject to full duties as per the Thai Customs tariff upon import into Thailand.
- This effectively removes the current De Minimis of THB 1500 down to THB 1 which was known as Category 2 clearances.
- Applies to all imports including Commercial (B2B) and Private (B2C)