Your online orders from outside the EU are about to get more expensive - here's why
Starting July 1, the EU will impose a €3 customs duty on each item purchased from non-EU websites, including platforms like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress. This policy aims to close loopholes that previously allowed low-cost goods to enter the market without customs charges.
Why it matters
This change will significantly impact the cost of online shopping for millions of consumers and reflects a broader EU effort to regulate cross-border e-commerce and protect local markets.
MILLIONS OF ONLINE shoppers could soon face extra charges on orders from websites such as Temu, Shein, AliExpress and some Amazon Marketplace sellers under new EU customs rules coming into force next month.
The article provides factual information about upcoming policy changes and their direct impact on consumers without editorializing.
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