IEThe Irish Times
New €2 charge for online shoppers – what you need to know
EU-imposed handling fee is coming on top of recent customs duty change and, for some, delivery service handling charges
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- 18 Aug 2026, 13:17 UTC
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- Conor Pope
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EU-imposed handling fee is coming on top of recent customs duty change and, for some, delivery service handling charges
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New €2 charge for online shoppers – what you need to know
EU-imposed handling fee is coming on top of recent customs duty change and, for some, delivery service handling charges
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