Listen: Who will benefit from the new €3 tax on small parcels?

From Wednesday onwards, the European Union is introducing a new €3 customs duty on low-value parcels entering the bloc from outside the EU – will you end up paying for this?

mercoledì 1 luglio 2026 New tab

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If you sometimes order products from Temu, Shein or AliExpress, your next order might soon cost a little more.

Because from Wednesday (1 July) onwards, the European Union is introducing a new €3 customs duty on low-value parcels entering the bloc from outside the EU.

Listen: Who will benefit from the new €3 tax on small parcels?

Listen: Who will benefit from the new €3 tax on small parcels?

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