New €2 fee per item on packages shipped into EU coming in November 

Handling fee is on every distinct item shipped to Ireland and is no top of the customs duty introduced in July

A new handling fee for goods coming from outside the EU will see an extra €2 postage cost on every item coming from outside the economic bloc.

A new handling fee for goods coming from outside the EU will see an extra €2 postage cost on every item coming from outside the economic bloc.

Revenue said the new Union Handling Fee for goods bought from outside the EU and Britain will come into effect on November 1. The handling fee of €2 is on every distinct item shipped to consumers in Ireland. This fee is separate from, and in addition to, the €3 Customs Duty per item that has applied since July 1.