Customs Reform: EU Introduces New Fee for Small Online Packages
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This was the last step necessary for the adoption of this comprehensive reform in the draft since 2023, to which the Member States had given their final agreement at the beginning of the month. "This is the biggest reform of European customs since 1968, which aims to support trade and ensure compliance with EU rules", stressed Dutch MEP Dirk Gotink (EPP, right), rapporteur for this text. The processing costs, the amount of which will be fixed by…
Small packages of online shops from non-EU countries will be subject to a levy in the future. The reason is the flood of cheap goods that have been duty free for a long time. Pay online platforms such as Shein.
People in Europe order many cheap products from abroad. Customs has a lot to do. A new fee should help.
Starting from November 1, a handling fee will be applied to packages imported from non-EU countries, in addition to the 3 euro duty.
People in Europe order many cheap products from abroad. Customs has a lot to do. A new fee should help.
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