EU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports
The European Commission is implementing a €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb the influx of cheap goods from platforms like Temu and Shein. Officials aim to protect local retail and address safety concerns regarding non-compliant imported products.
Why it matters
This policy shift represents a significant regulatory attempt to protect domestic markets from the impact of global e-commerce giants.
Civil society consumer groups warned last year that EU cities and towns were facing ‘an avalanche of cheap imports’ shipped by platforms such as Temu and Shein. Civil society consumer groups warned last year that EU cities and towns were facing ‘an avalanche of cheap imports’ shipped by platforms such as Temu and Shein. International trade EU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports Parcels of goods worth under €150 will no longer enjoy ‘de minimis’ exemption, exploited by platforms such as Temu and Shein
The article reports on government policy and industry concerns, presenting both the regulatory rationale and the economic context.
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