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EU customs reform and e-commerce fees impact import volumes

Overview

The implementation of a €3 customs fee on low-value shipments (under €150) has led to measurable declines in import volumes across several EU member states. In France, data indicates a 30% to 40% decrease in imports, with Temu seeing a 50% drop and AliExpress a 37% drop. Poland reported a 50.1% month-on-month decline in declarations for July. Lithuania has also seen significant contractions, with DPD Lietuva reporting a 70% decrease in specific shipment volumes. In Italy, the duty implemented on July 1, 2026, generated €83 million in revenue despite a 39% drop in imports. Cyprus reported €2.86 million in revenue from micro-parcel duties between July and August, though officials noted a potential seasonal lull. Greece has seen a 60% drop in arrivals during July. Sweden reported a 7% fall in e-commerce turnover in September, driven by a drop in cross-border shopping from 22% to 17% compared to the previous year. Swiss Post CEO Pascal Grieder reported a “middle double-digit percentage” drop in parcels sent to the EU, noting that large retailers like Temu might bypass fees by using local European warehouses. Under the Union Customs Code reform (Regulation EU 2026/2108), a new handling fee of approximately €2 per customs line item is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2026. This fee is applied in addition to the existing €3 duty. Because fees are calculated per customs declaration line, a package with multiple different product categories could face significantly higher costs. The reform also designates non-EU platforms as importers of record, making them responsible for compliance and subject to fines between 1% and 6% of their annual EU import value. The temporary customs system is slated to remain until July 1, 2028, when it will be replaced by standard customs rates.

Entities

European Union · Shein · Temu · AliExpress · European Commission

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  • "A flat tax of 3 euros is applied per product category for parcels valued at 150 euros or less."

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    "Since July 1, Brussels has been charging three euros for each category of products in small packages imported into the EU."

    The first claim asserts a three euro charge per category of products, while the second asserts a flat tax of 3 euros per product category for parcels valued at 150 euros or less.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU adopts customs reform to increase oversight of third-country imports

    The EU has approved a customs reform making third-country online platforms responsible for imports, introducing a central customs authority and new handling fees to improve product safety and oversight.

  2. [BUSINESS] 31 sources
    European Union to implement new handling fee for non-EU online parcels

    The EU will introduce a 2-euro handling fee per customs declaration line for non-EU online parcels starting November 1, 2026, adding to existing customs duties.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Germany eliminates 150-euro customs exemption for non-EU imports

    Germany has abolished the 150-euro customs exemption for non-EU imports. All packages from third countries are now subject to duties, with a temporary 3-euro flat rate for low-value e-commerce goods.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Swedish e-commerce falls as new customs duties impact foreign retailers

    Swedish e-commerce turnover dropped 7 percent in September as new EU customs duties reduced consumer spending on foreign platforms like Temu and Shein.

  5. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    European Union introduces new handling fees for non-EU online orders

    New EU customs reforms will introduce a 2 euro handling fee for online orders from non-EU countries starting November 1, alongside stricter product identification requirements.

  6. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    European Union implements new fees for non-EU online shopping

    New EU customs reforms will increase costs for online shopping from non-EU retailers by introducing processing fees and flat-rate duties on small parcels, impacting platforms like Temu and Shein.

  7. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Asian e-commerce platforms Shein, Temu, and AliExpress see revenue drop in Germany

    Revenue for Shein, Temu, and AliExpress in Germany fell 35.5% in Q3 to 566 million euros, driven by new customs fees on small shipments from third countries.

  8. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Temu and Shein face slowdown in Europe due to new EU customs rules

    New EU customs regulations and a 3-euro flat fee on small shipments are slowing the growth of Asian e-commerce giants Temu and Shein in Germany and Austria.

  9. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    European Union implements major customs reform and new regulatory code

    The EU has launched a customs reform introducing a new Union Customs Code, a centralized Data Hub, and the EU Customs Authority to digitalize and unify customs procedures across member states.

  10. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Swiss Post reports drop in EU parcel volumes due to new customs fees

    Swiss Post reports a middle double-digit percentage drop in EU-bound parcels due to new EU customs fees aimed at curbing cheap third-country imports.

  11. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU proposes additional two-euro handling fee for small international parcels

    The EU has proposed a new two-euro handling fee per item for small international parcels, to be applied alongside existing customs duties for shipments under 150 euros.

  12. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    European Commission introduces 2-euro handling fee for non-EU imports

    The European Commission has set a new 2-euro Union handling fee per customs line item for non-EU imports, expected to take effect by November 1, 2026, to cover customs management costs.

  13. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    European Union implements major customs and e-commerce reform

    The European Union is implementing a major customs reform to modernize e-commerce regulation, introducing new importer responsibilities for online platforms and a centralized Customs Data Hub.

  14. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    HDE expects low-cost imports to continue despite new EU customs fees

    New EU customs fees are unlikely to halt the flow of low-cost imports from platforms like Temu and Shein, according to the HDE, despite a significant drop in package volumes in France.

  15. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    European Union to introduce new handling fees for e-commerce imports

    The EU will introduce a new handling fee for e-commerce imports from non-EU countries starting November 2026, adding to existing customs duties to manage rising parcel volumes.

  16. [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    EU customs reforms impact Temu and Shein shipments

    New EU customs rules, including a 3 euro duty and upcoming processing fees, are impacting Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein, leading to decreased shipment volumes in some EU nations.

  17. [BUSINESS] 30 sources
    European Parliament approves major EU customs reform

    The European Parliament approved a major customs reform introducing new processing fees for non-EU e-commerce packages and establishing a new EU Customs Authority in Lille to manage rising online import volumes

  18. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    European Parliament approves new customs fees for non-EU small parcels

    The European Parliament has approved a customs reform introducing a new processing fee for small non-EU imports, effective November 1, targeting high-volume e-commerce platforms.

  19. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    European Union customs changes impact e-commerce shopping habits

    New EU customs duties on non-EU shipments up to 150 euros have caused shoppers on Temu and AliExpress to buy fewer, more expensive items to mitigate per-category tariff costs.

  20. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    European Union implements new customs tariff on non-EU online orders

    A new EU temporary tariff of three euros applies to certain non-EU imports valued under 150 euros, potentially increasing costs for online shoppers through July 2028.

  21. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    European textile industry seeks 10 euro tax on Chinese small parcels

    European textile leaders are urging the EU to impose a 10 euro fee on small parcels from Asia to counter unfair competition from ultra fast-fashion giants like Shein and Temu.

  22. [BUSINESS] 38 sources
    European Union small parcel tax reduces Chinese imports by up to 40%

    A new EU 3-euro tax on small parcels under 150 euros has cut Chinese imports by 30-40%, causing major sales drops for Temu, AliExpress, and Shein.

  23. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Poland e-commerce imports drop 50% following new customs duties

    E-commerce customs declarations for goods under 150 euros fell by 50.1% in July following new EU flat-rate customs duties, according to Polish Ministry of Finance data.

  24. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU customs duties impact Chinese e-commerce platforms

    New EU customs duties on micro-parcels are driving significant shifts in e-commerce, with Temu seeing a 50% volume drop in France and Cyprus reporting nearly €2.9 million in new customs revenue.

  25. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    European Union introduces new customs fees for Temu and Shein

    The EU is introducing new customs fees and management charges targeting Temu and Shein, potentially raising costs for direct consumer shipments to 5 euros and incentivizing local warehousing.

  26. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Lithuania parcel volumes plunge following new EU import duties

    Lithuanian parcel volumes from Asian e-commerce platforms have dropped by up to 70 percent following new EU import duties on low-value goods.

  27. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    EU customs fees impact Chinese e-commerce platforms

    New EU customs fees of 3 euros per shipment are reshaping e-commerce from China. While parcel volumes have dropped, consumers are placing larger orders to offset costs, and platforms are building EU warehouses.

  28. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Chinese e-commerce platforms see price shifts amid new EU customs duties

    New EU customs duties on low-value imports are shifting Polish e-commerce trends, leading consumers to buy fewer but more expensive items on Chinese platforms like Temu and AliExpress.

  29. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    European Union clarifies responsibility for new €3 online shopping tax

    The European Commission is addressing concerns over a new €3 customs fee on low-value imports, as consumer groups report unexpected charges being applied to shoppers during or after online checkouts.

  30. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    EU tariffs curb cheap Asian e‑commerce, Poles cut Temu, Shein, AliExpress

    EU’s €3 per‑item fee on parcels under €150 has cut Polish shoppers’ use of Temu, Shein and AliExpress, with user numbers falling sharply.

  31. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU small‑parcel duty yields €2 million revenue in July

    EU's €3 per‑item duty on small parcels generated about €2 million in July, covering 650 k items in Cyprus; officials say it hasn't raised prices and will monitor effects in coming months.

  32. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    U‑Freight Reports EU Customs Charge Driving E‑Commerce Supply Chain Shift

    EU ends the €150 duty‑free exemption, adding a €3 charge per commodity code to low‑value parcels; U‑Freight says e‑commerce firms are shifting to regional fulfillment to curb new costs and complexity.

  33. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU customs fees slash Chinese parcel shipments to Poland

    EU customs fees of €3 per item on Chinese parcels ended the €150 exemption, causing a 10‑15% drop in shipments to Poland and raising costs for consumers; refunds aren’t returned on returns.

  34. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    EU tax proposals target large firms and low‑value e‑commerce imports

    The EU is tweaking the CORE tax on large firms to aid budget talks while also imposing a €3 fee on low‑value e‑commerce imports, prompting consumer‑protection concerns.

  35. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    EU introduces 3‑Euro customs levy curbing cheap Chinese e‑commerce shipments

    EU's new €3 minimum customs fee on low‑value non‑EU parcels raises costs for Temu, Shein and similar platforms, driving a 20 % drop in Chinese shipments to Europe and prompting logistics and sellers to adapt.

  36. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    EU Introduces 3‑Euro Duty on Low‑Value Online Packages from 2026

    Starting 1 July 2026 the EU will charge a €3 flat customs fee per item category on all parcels under €150 from outside the bloc, ending previous exemptions. A later €2 handling charge will raise minimum costs,

  37. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU Sets 3‑Euro Flat Customs Fee on Small Non‑EU Imports

    From July 2026 the EU will charge a flat €3 customs fee per imported item, end the €150 exemption, separate VAT reporting and require product IDs from November, raising costs for small cross‑border e‑commerce.

  38. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    EU imposes 3‑euro flat customs fee on low‑value packages from non‑EU

    The EU will levy a €3 per‑category customs fee on low‑value non‑EU parcels from 1 July, aiming for fairer competition; Asian e‑commerce platforms are adapting with European warehouses.

  39. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    EU imposes €3 per‑item tariff on low‑value imports from AliExpress, Temu and Shein

    EU's new €3 per‑item tariff on low‑value imports from China, affecting AliExpress, Temu and Shein, adds about €3.63 after VAT in Spain and may push platforms to set up EU warehouses.

  40. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Poland warns of SMS scams as EU imposes €3 duty on cheap Chinese parcels

    EU's €3 duty on cheap Chinese parcels, effective 1 July 2026, sparks fraud warnings as Polish police and Poczta Polska alert shoppers to smishing SMS scams.

  41. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy delays 2‑euro tax on extra‑EU mini‑packages to October 2027

    Italy's parliament is weighing amendments to push the 2‑euro tax on non‑EU mini‑packages from October 2026 to October 2027, with €183.8 million funding sourced from the structural fund.

  42. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Hungary collects 11.3 billion forint in customs fees under new EU parcel rule

    In its first nine days after July 1, Hungary’s tax authority processed over 3.2 million low‑value parcels, collected more than 11.3 billion forint in flat 3‑euro customs fees, with 75% routed to the EU budget,

  43. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    EU imposes 3‑euro customs duty on low‑value Chinese parcels, shoppers find workarounds

    EU will charge €3 on low‑value parcels from China starting July 2026; platforms like Temu and Shein shift stock to EU warehouses, letting shoppers avoid the fee.

  44. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    France Emerges as Key Cross‑Border E‑Commerce Hub Amid Push for Digital Logistics

    France tops cross‑border e‑commerce and second‑hand sales, while logistics firms face hidden costs from manual equipment tracking, prompting adoption of digital asset‑management solutions.

  45. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU Customs Duty Cuts Small Package Shipments to Denmark by Half

    EU customs now levy a €3 duty on non‑EU parcels under €150, halving weekly shipments to Denmark from 400,000 to 200,000, says Danish Customs Director.

  46. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greek e‑commerce group sees early success of €3 micro‑parcel fee

    Greece’s e‑commerce association reports that the €3 per‑item micro‑parcel fee, introduced on July 1, has slowed low‑value imports and is seen as a step toward fairer competition, urging the EU to adopt a wider‑

  47. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    European Union introduces 3‑euro customs fee for low‑value e‑commerce shipments

    The EU has abolished the €150 de‑minimis exemption, imposing a fixed €3 customs charge per product category on low‑value imports from third countries starting 1 July 2026, with a transition until 2028 and new ​

  48. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    EU customs fee targets Asian e‑commerce giants Temu and Shein

    Temu, Shein and AliExpress hold a record 5.3 % of German e‑commerce sales; a new EU €3 per‑item customs fee from 1 July 2026 aims to curb cheap imports, with platforms moving stock to EU warehouses. A safety‑se

  49. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    EU introduces €3 small‑parcel tax, France drops its own surcharge

    From 1 July the EU imposes a €3 per‑category tax on non‑EU parcels under €150; France scrapped its planned €2 surcharge, leaving only the EU fee as a temporary measure until 2028.

  50. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    EU low‑value parcel tax forces Canada Post, Chunghwa Post to halt shipments to 12 EU nations

    EU's new €3 fee on low‑value parcels prompts Canada Post and Taiwan's Chunghwa Post to suspend shipments to 12 EU countries, while limited services continue under DDU or for higher‑value items.

  51. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Denmark adds €3 customs fee to cheap Chinese online purchases

    Denmark now taxes each low‑value item in non‑EU parcels at €3, ending the €150 exemption to curb cheap Chinese imports and level competition.

  52. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    EU Implements New Customs Duty on Low‑Value Packages from China

    The EU ends the €150 duty‑free exemption for parcels from non‑EU sellers, imposing a €3 per‑category customs fee that will raise prices for cheap Chinese e‑commerce shipments.

  53. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    EU Introduces €3 Duty on Low-Value Packages to Tackle China Trade Imbalance

    EU ends de‑minimis exemption, charging €3 per low‑value item from non‑EU (mainly China) and introduces steel safeguards to curb trade imbalance and protect retailers.

  54. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    EU imposes minimum €3 customs fee on low‑value parcels from China

    EU rules add a minimum €3 customs fee per product category on parcels under €150 from non‑EU sellers, raising costs for Temu and Shein shoppers in Finland and Denmark until 2028.

  55. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    EU introduces €3 per-item customs fee on low‑value imports

    EU ends duty‑free status for parcels ≤€150, imposing a €3 per‑category customs fee from 1 July 2026 to curb fraud and ensure fair competition.

  56. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    EU Implements €3 Cheap‑Import Parcel Tariff on Low‑Value Online Orders

    EU introduces a €3 customs fee for online orders up to €150 from non‑EU sellers, targeting the surge of cheap parcels, especially from China, with a broader processing charge set for November.

  57. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    EU and Germany impose new taxes and customs on low‑value parcels and business mail

    The EU ends duty‑free treatment for parcels under €150, adding a €3 per‑category fee, while Germany plans to end the VAT exemption for Deutsche Post’s business mail, raising revenue and sparking controversy.

  58. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Cyprus to impose €3 per‑item tax on low‑value parcels, targeting €10‑15 million annual revenue

    Cyprus will levy a €3 per‑item tax on parcels under €150 from non‑EU sources starting 1 July, aiming for €10‑15 million yearly revenue and a fivefold rise in customs workload.

  59. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    EU introduces 3‑euro customs fee on low‑value online parcels

    Starting 1 July 2026 the EU will charge a €3 customs fee per product category on parcels under €150 from non‑EU online stores, aiming to protect consumers and ensure fair competition.

  60. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Stavros Kafounis Pushes EU Fair Rules for Non‑EU Online Platform Imports

    Stavros Kafounis says EU tariffs on non‑EU online platforms aim for fair competition, not trade restriction, with a €3 duty and further checks from Nov 1.

  61. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ireland's new customs fees spark bank warnings over scam messages

    From 1 July Ireland will charge €3 plus VAT per item under €150 on non‑EU parcels; Bank of Ireland warns scammers are exploiting the change with fake customs payment messages.

  62. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    EU imposes €3 fee on low‑value parcels from non‑EU countries, hitting Greek online shoppers

    Starting 1 July, the EU charges Greek shoppers €3 per product type on low‑value parcels from non‑EU countries, a temporary fee to fund future customs reforms.

  63. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU imposes €3 per‑item e‑commerce duty on low‑value parcels from China, US and UK

    From 1 July the EU will charge a €3 per‑item duty on e‑commerce parcels up to €150 from non‑EU countries such as China, the US and the UK, lasting until mid‑2028.

  64. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    EU adds €3 customs fee to small online orders from outside the bloc

    From 1 July the EU imposes a €3 customs fee on small parcels from outside the bloc, raising online shopping costs; Germany also rolls out pension boosts, simplified tax filing, lower airline taxes and other law

  65. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU introduces €3 parcel tax to curb cheap Chinese imports

    The EU will charge a €3 tax on low‑value parcels, mainly from China, to curb cheap imports and address a €360 billion trade deficit, amid China’s warning of possible retaliation.

  66. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU rolls out low‑value e‑commerce tax and digital transport document mandate

    EU's €3 low‑value e‑commerce tax and the upcoming digital DeCA requirement drive logistics firms to modernise customs and adopt new digital signing tools.

  67. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek customs abolish low‑value parcel exemption, impose €3 per item fee

    Greek customs end the €150 exemption for low‑value imports, adding a €3 per‑item fee on e‑commerce parcels from non‑EU countries, effective immediately, with a temporary deadline of July 2028.

  68. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    EU Customs Reform Introduces €3 Fee on All Small Commercial Parcels from July 2026

    From 1 July 2026 the EU will charge €3 on every commercial parcel, end low‑value exemptions and add handling fees, raising costs for e‑commerce shoppers and prompting stricter customs declarations.

  69. [BUSINESS] 39 sources
    EU introduces €3 duty on low‑value parcels from outside the bloc

    The EU will replace the €150 de‑minimis exemption with a temporary €3 duty per product category on low‑value parcels from non‑EU countries, starting 1 July 2026 and ending 1 July 2028, affecting billions of par

  70. [BUSINESS] 16 sources
    EU imposes €3 duty on low‑value online parcels from non‑EU sellers

    From 1 July 2026 the EU will charge a temporary €3 duty per item on online parcels under €150 from non‑EU sellers, ending the de‑minimis exemption; the rule runs until 2028 and does not yet apply in Montenegro,

  71. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Finland imposes €3 customs fee on low‑value non‑EU e‑commerce parcels from July

    From 1 July 2024, Finland will charge a €3 customs fee per low‑value (≤ €150) non‑EU e‑commerce parcel, shifting clearance to sellers and targeting cheap imports, especially from China.

  72. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Netherlands raises minimum wage and adds €3 customs fee on Chinese parcels

    From 1 July, the Netherlands raises the minimum wage to €14.99, adds a €3 duty on Chinese online orders, bans unsolicited telemarketing, lifts social‑housing rent caps and introduces new tobacco‑seller regs and

  73. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    EU to charge 3 € per tariff line on low‑value parcels from outside the bloc from July 2026

    From 1 July 2026 the EU will levy a €3 fee per tariff line on parcels under €150 from outside the bloc, ending the low‑value exemption and aiming to curb fraud and protect EU sellers.

  74. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Portugal to pay €3 per product category on low‑value Chinese online orders from July 2026

    From July 2026 Portugal will charge a €3 per‑category fee on low‑value orders from Shein, Temu and AliExpress, costing consumers up to €270 million annually, as the EU ends duty exemptions for non‑EU parcels.

  75. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU e‑commerce changes impact Chinese platforms AliExpress and Shein

    AliExpress adds PayPal for secure checkout while the EU imposes a €3 per‑item duty on cheap imports from platforms like Shein, reshaping cross‑border e‑commerce.

  76. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU to levy €3 flat customs fee on low‑value parcels from China

    Starting 1 July 2026 the EU will replace the €150 de‑minimis exemption with a €3 flat customs fee per tariff category, affecting low‑value parcels from China and sites like Temu, Shein and AliExpress.

  77. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    EU MEP Dimitris Tsiodras demands stricter checks on low‑value imports

    EU MEP Dimitris Tsiodras urges the Commission to act on 6 billion low‑value parcels imported in 2025, citing safety risks and a record 4,671 product alerts, and asks for AI‑driven inspections before the 2028‑23

  78. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Ireland to impose €3 customs fee on small online imports from non‑EU countries

    Starting 1 July 2026, Ireland will charge €3 per item on online purchases under €150 from non‑EU countries, with fees applied at checkout or delivery and non‑refundable on returns.

  79. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    EU Introduces New Low-Value Customs Duty and Mandatory Tachographs for Light Vans

    EU customs will charge a €3 per‑item fee on low‑value shipments and demand new product IDs from Nov 2026, while a July mandate adds intelligent tachographs to light vans used for cross‑border freight.

  80. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    EU to levy €3 e‑commerce import duty on low‑value goods from non‑EU countries

    From 1 July 2026 the EU will charge a €3 duty per product on online purchases up to €150 from non‑EU countries, a temporary measure aimed at protecting EU retailers.

  81. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    EU imposes new customs charge on low‑value parcels from non‑EU countries

    The EU will charge €3 per customs position on parcels up to €150 from non‑EU countries starting 1 July, aiming to limit cheap Chinese imports. Fees are per item group, potentially raising costs for small e‑com‑

  82. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    EU imposes €3 per‑item customs duty on online purchases under €150 from non‑EU countries

    From 1 July 2026 the EU will charge €3 per distinct product on e‑commerce orders up to €150 from non‑EU countries, a transitional duty lasting until mid‑2028 that does not affect VAT but may raise costs for low

  83. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    UK government speeds up low‑value import tax reforms

    The UK will end the low‑value import duty exemption in October 2028, six months early, amid retailer criticism and an upcoming consultation on marketplace VAT.

  84. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU imposes 3‑euro customs fee on low‑cost orders from Shein, Temu, AliExpress

    From 1 July 2026 the EU will charge a fixed €3 customs fee per item on low‑price shipments from non‑EU sellers like Shein, Temu and AliExpress, ending the €150 exemption and possibly raising costs for EU buyers

  85. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italy postpones small‑package tax to October to avoid double duty

    Italy delayed its 2‑euro tax on low‑value non‑EU parcels to 1 Oct 2026, avoiding a combined €5 charge with the EU’s €3 duty and easing pressure on e‑commerce shoppers.

  86. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sweden adds €3 customs fee on low‑value online orders from US and China

    Sweden will impose a €3 customs fee on online orders up to €150 from the US and China starting 1 July, applying per item and not refunded on returns.

  87. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    EU parcel fee hits Czech consumers as 3‑euro charge on cheap Chinese e‑commerce orders starts

    EU rules introduce a €3 fee per item on parcels under €150 from non‑EU countries, raising prices of cheap Chinese e‑commerce goods in the Czech Republic from 1 July.

  88. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italy to add up to €7 fee on low‑value parcels from July 2026

    Italy will impose a €2 charge on parcels under €150 from July 2026, adding to EU duties for a total of €7 per shipment, sparking industry warnings of reduced competitiveness.

  89. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    EU rolls out new customs fees and mandatory online return button for Italian e‑commerce in 2026

    From July 2026 the EU replaces duty‑free parcels under €150 with a €3 per‑item fee, plus a possible €2 Italian charge; from June 2026 Italy adds a mandatory online “return button” for e‑commerce, raising SME‑c​

  90. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU Implements €3 Duty on Low‑Value Shipments Under €150

    From 1 July 2026 the EU will charge a €3 duty per declaration line on parcels under €150, with an additional €2 handling fee expected from 1 Nov 2026, ending the current exemption.

  91. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU 3‑Euro Fee Affects Temu, Shein, AliExpress Shoppers in Czechia, Slovakia

    EU will impose a €3 per‑item fee on cheap parcels from Temu, Shein and AliExpress starting 1 July, prompting Czech shoppers to worry about price hikes and a Slovak survey showing many would reduce purchases.

  92. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU introduces 3‑euro tariff on low‑value online shipments

    From 1 July 2026 the EU will charge a €3 customs duty per product category on parcels under €150 from non‑EU sellers, ending the previous exemption and aiming to improve competition, safety and revenue.

  93. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    EU launches €3 per‑item tariff on low‑value parcels from non‑EU e‑commerce platforms

    Starting 1 July, the EU imposes a €3 per‑item tariff on parcels under €150 from non‑EU e‑commerce sites like Shein and Temu, aiming to curb fraud, boost competition and raise revenue until 2028.

  94. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Slovakia Introduces €3 Flat Customs Duty on Non‑EU Online Purchases from 2026

    Slovakia will charge a €3 flat duty per item on non‑EU online orders from 1 July 2026, with liability based on where goods are located when ordered.

  95. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU to Charge Customs on Small Packages from China Starting July 2026

    EU customs rules end the €150 exemption and impose a €3 per‑category fee on small parcels from non‑EU countries, mainly China, from July 2026, with a possible handling surcharge later.

  96. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    EU sets new customs fees on cheap parcels and bans single‑use plastics from July 2026

    From July 2026 the EU will charge a €3 fee on low‑value non‑EU parcels per product category and ban single‑use plastic packaging in hospitality venues, with PFAS restrictions and recycling targets set for 2030.

  97. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    EU to charge €3 per item on low‑value imports from non‑EU countries starting July 2026

    Starting 1 July 2026 the EU ends the €150 exemption for parcels from non‑EU countries, adding a €3 per‑item customs fee while keeping VAT rules unchanged.

  98. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Croatia ends duty‑free exemption for EU imports under €150, affecting online shoppers

    Croatia will end the duty‑free exemption for EU parcels under €150 from 1 July, adding a €3 charge per product type, which may curb overseas online buying and raise safety concerns.

  99. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Hungary Implements EU 3‑Euro Small‑Package Duty on Non‑EU Online Orders

    Starting 1 July, Hungary taxes non‑EU online parcels under €150 with a €3 duty per product category, aiming to protect consumers and ensure fair competition.

  100. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    EU 3‑euro customs fee for small parcels takes effect in Hungary

    Effective 1 July, Hungary enforces the EU’s €3 customs fee on non‑EU parcels under €150, calculated per product category, to protect domestic markets and ensure fair competition.

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