- The EU Council agreed to eliminate the €150 customs duty threshold for imported goods, ensuring all goods are subject to customs duties.
- This aims to create fair competition for EU businesses and address environmental concerns caused by the influx of small, low-cost parcels.
- The new rule will take effect once the EU customs data hub is operational, expected in 2028.
- A temporary solution to levy customs duties on small parcels is planned for 2026 until the data hub is ready.
- The current threshold has led to widespread undervaluation of parcels and most low-value shipments come from China.
Source: consilium.europa.eu
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