EU closes low-value import loophole with €3 flat duty on small parcels
TL;DR
From July 1, the EU will apply a flat €3 customs duty to low-value imports (under €150), ending the de minimis loophole exploited by Shein, Temu and AliExpress; marketplaces will become liable importers, a planned €2 handling fee is set, and a 2028 system will tax every item dynamically, all aiming to curb unsafe, non-compliant fast-fashion and level the playing field for European retailers—though shoppers may face higher checkout costs and potential delays.
- EU ends tax loophole exploited by SHEIN, Temu, and Aliexpress Euronews.com
- EU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports The Guardian
- France suspends 2-euro charge on low-value packages as EU fee kicks in Reuters
- What you need to know about new customs charges when buying from outside the EU RTE.ie
- New charges for Manx parcels sent to EU countries BBC
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