The introduction of the flat rate fee forms part of a broader EU reform aimed at addressing the sharp rise in low-cost imports and their impact on consumers and the environment.

The introduction of the flat rate fee forms part of a broader EU reform aimed at addressing the sharp rise in low-cost imports and their impact on consumers and the environment.

From 1 July 2026, the European Union has started charging a €3 customs duty on low-value goods imported from outside the bloc, ending the duty-free treatment that applied to…