New tariffs on shipments from outside the EU. Poland summarized the first months

Recent data from the Ministry of Finance indicates that around 5.6 million packages from China arrived in Poland, accounting for 90% of all such shipments. Compared to the previous year, the total number of packages valued under 150 euros from third countries decreased by approximately 148,200, with a slight drop of 31,200 from China. New customs duties implemented on July 1, 2026, have led to a significant decline in package numbers, with a 50% drop in July alone. The value of imports during this period reached about 1.2 billion PLN, generating over 185 million PLN in customs duties. Starting November 1, an additional fee of 2 euros for low-value packages will be applied, raising the total customs charge to 5 euros per item. These measures aim to limit the influx of goods into the EU, particularly from China.