EU slaps €3 fee on cheap ecommerce parcels in blow to Shein, Temu, AliExpress
The European Union has implemented a new €3 duty on low-value imported parcels, triggering global postal suspensions and industry concerns.
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The brief
The European Union has introduced a mandatory €3 duty on small, low-value e-commerce packages. This policy shift targets platforms such as Shein, Temu, and AliExpress, with the European Commission stating the measure aims to improve safety for consumers and fairness for businesses.
Coverage from outlets including Euronews, DW, and FreightWaves emphasizes the immediate impact on logistics, including potential changes to air cargo volumes. Industry groups in the book trade are requesting exemptions, while the BBC notes specific impacts on parcels originating from the Isle of Man.
International postal services, including Jamaica Post and Canada Post, have suspended outbound mail to EU countries following the change. Future developments will depend on whether shipping organizations resolve these service disruptions or if further industry exemptions are granted.
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Quick answers
What is the new EU import fee?
The new regulation introduces a €3 duty on small, low-value e-commerce packages.
Why have postal services suspended mail to the EU?
Jamaica Post and Canada Post have paused outbound mail to EU countries citing the new customs rules.
Are there exemptions to the new fee?
Coverage notes that book trade bodies have requested an urgent exemption, but does not specify if any have been granted.
Coverage (9)
- EU crackdown on small parcel imports kicks in FreightWaves · 90d ago
- Will air cargo volumes be impacted by end of de minimis in EU? Air Cargo News · 90d ago
- New E-commerce duty for small packages set to increase fairness for EU businesses and safety for consumers European Commission · 90d ago
- Jamaica Post suspends outbound mail to European Union countries Jamaica Gleaner · 90d ago
- New charges for Manx parcels sent to EU countries BBC · 90d ago
- Book trade bodies call for ‘urgent’ publishing exemption from €3 EU tariff The Bookseller · 90d ago
- EU slaps €3 duty fee on SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress imports Euronews.com · 90d ago
- Canada Post pausing parcels to some EU countries over new customs rules Castanet · 90d ago
- EU slaps €3 duty on low-value imported packages DW.com · 90d ago
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