I buy roasted coffee from a UK business. Will this be hit by new €3 customs charge?
A reader asks about the impact of new EU customs charges on small-value online purchases from the UK. The response clarifies that even zero-rated goods may be subject to administrative fees and handling charges.
Why it matters
Changes in post-Brexit trade regulations are creating confusion and additional costs for consumers purchasing low-value goods online.
You wrote elsewhere last week about the new customs duty coming into force this week on online shopping valued at less than €150, which was previously duty free. I would like to take a very specific example.
The article provides objective financial advice and clarifies regulatory changes without political bias.
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