Greece is introducing a new charge on small-value online purchases from non-EU countries, a move that is already prompting many consumers to reconsider or cancel orders from abroad, according to reports from Athens. From tomorrow, shipments valued under 150 euros arriving from outside the European Union will be subject to a fixed 3-euro duty, the Greek Finance Ministry announced.

The measure implements a new EU framework under which small parcels valued at up to 150 euros arriving from third-country platforms will no longer be exempt

Under the new framework, a temporary customs fee of 3 euros per product category will be imposed on shipments valued up to 150 euros.