Auf Billigpakete aus China ist seit einigen Wochen Zoll fällig. Die EU versucht so, die Millionen Pakete mit Online-Schnäppchen von Temu, Shein und anderen Anbietern unter Kontrolle zu bringen. Offenbar erfolgreich.

Since 1 July, the EU has levied a €3 customs duty on parcels worth under €150. The measure is already biting: imports, especially from China, have slumped by 30–40%.

Since 1 July, the EU has levied a €3 customs duty on parcels worth under €150 and the measure is already biting as imports, especially from China, have slumped by 30% to 40%.