Starting July 1st, small parcels valued at less than €150 (about $171) that enter the EU will be subject to a fixed €3 (about $3.42) customs duty. This temporary measure aims to protect local businesses by reducing competition from foreign low-cost retailers like Temu and Shein, while the EU works out a permanent solution. [Link: Europe Sees 6 Billion Reasons for New Levy on Online Shoppers | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-23/europe-sees-6-billion-reasons-for-new-levy-on-online-shoppers | Bloomberg]

The market is taking a wait-and-see approach on the expected deterrent effect of a new €3 EU duty on small parcels worth under €150 imported from third countries, aimed mainly at…

The EU will impose a €3 customs duty on online purchases under €150 starting July 1, targeting billions of cheap Chinese imports from Temu, Shein, and

Starting July 1st, small parcels valued at less than €150 (about $171) that enter the EU will be subject to a fixed €3 (about $3.42) customs duty. This temporary measure aims to…

Starting July 1, 2026, a new €3 charge will apply to low-value shipments from third countries, including China, for goods valued up to €150, according to the Bulgarian Customs…