EU's new €2 handling fee on parcels from outside bloc kicks in

· Trade · European Union · China

The European Union slapped a €2 ($2.24) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc on Nov 1 in a bid to curb the influx from China, according to a report. The fee applies to each item type in a parcel and adds to the €3 duty on small packages. The measure targets the surge in low-value e-commerce shipments. No further details were given.

Why it matters：The fee raises costs for cross-border e-commerce and could reshape trade flows from China to Europe.

Key points

  • €2 fee applies per item type in a parcel
  • Adds to a €3 duty on small packages
  • Aimed at curbing the influx from China

Sources (original reporting)

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