Small packages, big problems: EU cracks down on cheap Chinese parcels swamping its market
Europe • Dec 19, 2025, 2:31 PM
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A major step away from naivety – that's how EU officials describe moves to crack down on cheap Chinese parcels flooding the European market. The EU is edging closer to abolishing the customs exemption on packages valued at under €150. For now, the EU has agreed to impose a temporary €3 customs fee on small parcels, effective from July 1, 2026.
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