- France’s 2026 Finance Bill proposes a €2 customs charge per item on low-value imports from non-EU countries.
- The charge applies to goods shipped to private individuals in France and is described as an administrative fee for customs processing.
- The measure is temporary and would take effect in 2026 if approved.
- It targets international e-commerce purchases, adding €2 per parcel from platforms like AliExpress or Temu.
- The Bill is still under debate and may be amended before final approval.
Source: vatcalc.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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