EU Moves to Abolish €150 Duty-Free Limit, Targeting E-Commerce Imports
The European Union is advancing a significant customs reform that includes eliminating the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value imports. This legislative change is designed to create a more competitive environment for EU businesses against large non-EU e-commerce platforms like SHEIN and Temu. These companies are often accused of exploiting the current rules by splitting large shipments into smaller packages to avoid duties. The reform will also introduce a new EU Customs Data Hub, intended to streamline the process for legitimate traders. This new regulation is expected to have a major impact on the air cargo sector, which handles the logistics for these vast e-commerce operations.
Official Source: https://aircargoweek.com/eu-tightens-low-value-import-duty-rules/
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