EU to impose €2 handling fee on non-EU parcels from 1 November

The European Union will introduce a €2 handling fee on parcels originating outside the bloc starting 1 November, aimed at reducing the influx of low-value goods, particularly from China. The measure is part of broader EU efforts to address trade imbalances and customs enforcement gaps. The impact on cross-border e-commerce and consumer prices remains uncertain.

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