Policy · 2h ago
EU Hits Temu, AliExpress with €3 Fee on Low-Value Imports
The European Union has imposed a €3 customs charge on low-value e-commerce imports, ending duty-free treatment for packages under €22. The fee targets platforms like Temu and AliExpress that ship small items directly to consumers. This policy aims to level the playing field for EU retailers and generate revenue from cross-border e-commerce.
Meridian48 take
The fee is modest but signals a broader regulatory crackdown on Chinese e-commerce platforms that have exploited the duty-free loophole.
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