Shein and the new customs charge: how to avoid €3 per item with the EU warehouse
From 1 July 2026, small parcels from China incur a €3 customs charge per type of product. With Shein you can avoid it by ordering items shipped from the EU warehouse – here's how to spot them.
From 1 July 2026, small parcels from outside the EU incur a customs charge of €3 per type of product. With Shein you avoid it by ordering items dispatched from a warehouse inside the EU – such goods are treated as a domestic shipment (cleared earlier, in bulk), so there's no charge and delivery is faster.
How to spot an EU warehouse on Shein
- On the product page, look for an "EU warehouse", "Ships from EU" or "local warehouse" label.
- Such items usually have a much shorter delivery time (days instead of weeks).
- Check the label per item – it can differ within the same cart.
Shop smart
Browse the Shein bestsellers and pick items with the EU-warehouse label – they arrive faster and with no €3 customs charge.
For the full detail on how much the new charge is, who it applies to and how it's calculated, read our guide Customs on small parcels from 1 July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a customs charge on Shein if goods ship from the EU warehouse?
No. If an item is dispatched from a warehouse inside the EU, it's treated as a domestic shipment and the €3-per-product customs charge does not apply, because the goods were cleared earlier, in bulk.
How do I see on Shein whether an item ships from the EU?
On the product page, look for a label like "EU warehouse", "Ships from EU" or "local warehouse". Such items usually also have a shorter delivery time. Check the label per item, as it can differ within the same cart.
How much is the new customs charge on Shein orders from China?
From 1 July 2026 the charge is €3 per type of product (tariff code) in the parcel, on top of VAT. Multiple units of the same product count as one category, while each different product adds another €3.