Why Is the EU Targeting Low-Value Imports?
Warum? · Season 1 · Episode 57
New customs duties take effect today: every parcel entering the European Union will face a fee of at least €3, regardless of value. Previously, shipments worth under €150 were exempt. The move responds to millions of parcels arriving daily, many from China, with some products failing to meet EU standards or posing safety risks.
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Season
1
Episode
57
Air Date
01/Jul/2026
Air Time
—
Runtime
6 min
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New customs duties take effect today: every parcel entering the European Union will face a fee of at least €3, regardless of value. Previously, shipments worth under €150 were exempt. The move responds to millions of parcels arriving daily, many from China, with some products failing to meet EU standards or posing safety risks.
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