EU adds €2 fee on Chinese parcels, raising import costs ahead of holidays

The EU is imposing an additional €2 fee per customs item from Chinese e-shops, on top of the existing €3 tariff, effective before the Christmas peak. This raises the cost of low-value imports, potentially dampening cross-border e-commerce volumes. The measure signals tightening EU trade policy toward Chinese goods, though the exact scope and implementation date remain unclear.