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EU crackdown on small parcels: New customs rules and fees take effect July 1
The European Union’s new customs rules for low-value parcels took effect July 1, eliminating the duty exemption for goods under €150 and imposing a flat €3 fee per product category. A further processing fee of €2–3 is expected in November. The measures target e-commerce imports from China, with volume rising 314% since 2022 to $5.8 billion in 2025. Early data shows freighter capacity from China to Europe fell 19% in 48 hours.
Jul 1, 2026 1 source