Air Cargo Braces for Impact as EU Scraps E-commerce VAT Exemption

The European Union is preparing to overhaul its customs code, which includes eliminating the €150 VAT exemption for low-value imports. This significant reform, expected around 2028, will directly impact high-volume e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu that rely heavily on air cargo. Under the new rules, every parcel will require a formal customs declaration, ending the current system where millions of small items enter the EU with minimal oversight. In response, the logistics and e-commerce sectors are preparing for a major operational shift. This could alter air cargo demand, as companies may move toward pre-positioning inventory in European warehouses rather than shipping directly to consumers.

Official Source: https://theloadstar.com/ecommerce-sector-ready-to-adapt-to-looming-eu-import-reforms/

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