- Romania will introduce a RON 25 (EUR 5) logistics tax on non-EU parcels under EUR 150 shipped to Romanian consumers starting January 1, 2026.
- The tax aims to make non-EU goods more expensive and encourage non-EU companies to register and import in bulk.
- Logistics operators will be responsible for collecting the tax, but there are concerns about their technical readiness.
- The law has been approved by Parliament but still requires presidential ratification and may face legal challenges regarding EU compliance.
- Affected businesses must decide whether to pass the cost to consumers, absorb it, or change their business model.
Source: essentiaglobalservices.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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