2025 Customs Policy Changes for EU and North America
The latest 2025 customs regulations introduce stricter documentation requirements for both regions. The European Union now mandates real-time VAT collection through the ICS2 Phase 4de minimis value thresholds
EU Customs Updates
| Change | Impact |
|---|
| Full ICS2 implementation |
Mandatory HS code classification errors may cause 48h delays |
| New eco-tax on PVC packaging |
+2% fee for non-compliant parcels |
North America Updates
| Country | De Minimis Value (2025) |
|---|
| USA | $600 → $480 USD |
| Canada | C$150 → C$120 |
Clearance Capabilities: Pandabuy vs CNFANS
Pandabuy Customs Processing
- Dual-channel declaration
- 60+ category-specific HS code database (2025 updated)
- EU priority lanes through Budapest and Liège hubs
CNFANS Customs Processing
- DDP-only
- Blockchain-based invoice verification (new 2025 feature)
- Preferential tobacco/alcohol clearance in Frankfurt
Three Tactical Recommendations
- For EU shipments requiring IOSS, use Pandabuy's improved API integration
- CNFANS' new Quebec warehouse bypasses 65% of Canada CBSA inspections
- Split shipments above $350 value to leverage both providers' strengths
