- Introduction of Parcel Surcharge: The Dutch government plans to implement a parcel surcharge for items ordered from outside the EU starting January, which will increase the average order cost by approximately €6.
- Impact on Customs Operations: The significant rise in package volumes has overwhelmed customs services, hindering their ability to perform essential tasks like safety checks and the collection of import duties and taxes, as around one million packages enter the Netherlands daily, predominantly from Chinese webshops.
- Details of the Surcharge: The surcharge, termed a ‘handling fee’, will amount to €2 per product line in an order, leading to an average increase of €6 per package, given that most packages contain multiple products.
Source Taxlive
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