Starting July 1, 2026, a new EU customs duty applies to parcels valued under €150 entering the EU from outside the region. If you buy or sell physical merch on Bandcamp, here’s a quick summary of what’s changed.
How the fee works
The EU charges a flat €3 fee per item type in a parcel. If an order contains a vinyl record and a CD, that’s €6 total. This applies to physical merch only; digital purchases are not affected.
| Example package | Customs duties applied |
|---|---|
| 5 T-shirts | €3 (1 item type) |
| 1 T-shirt and 1 CD | €6 (2 item types) |
| 1 tape and 4 LPs | €6 (2 item types) |
Who pays, and when
This fee is settled at the border between the carrier and the destination country, not through Bandcamp.
Sellers who prepay the duty with their carrier before shipping (often called DDP or PDDP) mean there’s nothing for the buyer to pay on delivery. If a seller hasn’t prepaid, the parcel may be held at customs until the fee is settled, and in some countries, the buyer may be asked to pay it before the parcel is released.
Note: Depending on the carrier and destination country, a separate handling fee may also apply on receipt of an international package.
For sellers: getting your customs forms right
If you ship physical merch to EU buyers, your customs forms need to include Bandcamp’s VAT/IOSS ID. You can find this in your seller receipt, on your packing slips, and via the “Tax IDs and business information” link on your Merch Orders page.
Make sure this ID is added to your shipping label electronically, not by hand.
Questions?
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