- Starting July 1, 2026, the EU will impose a fixed customs duty of three euros per item on imports under 150 euros from non-EU countries, ending the current customs exemption.
- This change will affect purchases from platforms like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress, likely increasing final consumer prices.
- The measure represents a structural shift in international e-commerce, targeting the previous incentive of duty-free low-value shipments.
- The reform is part of a broader overhaul of EU customs, aiming for better data-driven controls, increased traceability, risk management, and greater regulatory responsibility for digital platforms and non-EU sellers.
Source: ayming.es
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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