The European Union is set to eliminate the customs exemption for low-value parcels arriving from third-country platforms, a regulatory shift that will apply to shipments valued at up to €150.
Under the new framework, these small consignments will no longer be exempt from customs charges simply due to their low value, marking a significant change in cross-border trade policy.
The move is expected to increase costs for consumers and small businesses relying on platforms based outside the bloc, particularly those sourcing from Chinese retailers.
The change aligns with broader EU efforts to level the playing field for intra-EU e-commerce operators who have long faced customs duties on similar imports.
Market participants are monitoring the impact on cross-border logistics volumes and consumer spending patterns.
The regulatory shift comes amid heightened concerns over fraud targeting European consumers.