The EU introduces a €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports.
29 June 2026
Parcels of goods worth under €150 will no longer enjoy ‘de minimis’ exemption, exploited by platforms such as Temu and Shein.
Consumer groups warned last year that EU cities and towns were facing ‘an avalanche of cheap imports’.
Consumer groups warned last year that EU cities and towns were facing ‘an avalanche of cheap imports’.