As a Shopify merchant or developer, it's essential to stay up-to-date with the latest platform updates. This month, Shopify has introduced several changes that can impact your store's operations and customer experience. In this article, we'll cover the most significant updates, including the new €3 EU import customs duty, staff attribution improvements, and self-serve returns with cancellations.
New €3 EU Import Customs Duty
As of July 1, 2026, Shopify has started supporting the €3 EU import customs duty per tariff line on qualifying orders up to €150 shipped into the EU from outside the EU. This change affects merchants who ship to EU customers from outside the EU, including from the UK. The €3 fee is calculated, displayed, and collected at checkout, and it's charged in addition to VAT and any national handling fees.
Staff Attribution Improvements
Shopify has improved staff attribution in POS, making it easier to credit the right team member for every sale. Staff attribution is now automatically enabled for stores that haven't configured it, and it's on by default starting July 6. This change allows store managers and owners to track commission, measure performance, and see who sold what across their team.
Self-Serve Returns with Cancellations
Shopify has updated its self-serve returns feature to support cancellations. Buyers can now request order cancellations through self-serve, in addition to requesting returns. Merchants can set cancellation rules alongside return rules, and both return and cancellation rules are configurable per market.
What's Next?
To adapt to these changes, merchants should review their store's settings and configurations. For the new €3 EU import customs duty, no settings changes are required, but merchants should ensure they understand how the fee is calculated and displayed at checkout. For staff attribution improvements, merchants should review their POS settings and ensure that staff attribution is configured correctly. For self-serve returns with cancellations, merchants should review their return and cancellation rules and configure them according to their business needs.
Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your store is compliant with the latest Shopify updates. Check the Shopify changelog regularly for the latest updates and follow our blog for expert insights and practical advice on how to adapt to these changes.
