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EU to Impose €3 Tax on Incoming Packages Next July

12/13/2025

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The European Union will impose a €3 tax per item on packages entering the bloc starting next July, ending the tax-free status for items under €150.
The decision follows a surge in untaxed packages, particularly from Chinese retailers Shein and Temu, raising safety concerns.
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure described the influx as a “literal invasion.”
The tax is a temporary measure until a broader reform of the Customs Union is completed by 2028.
European Commission Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefcovic calls for expedited changes to address the package flood, and Germany supports extending tariffs to Russian exports.

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The European Union will impose a €3 tax per item on packages entering the bloc starting next July, ending the tax-free status for items under €150.
The decision follows a surge in untaxed packages, particularly from Chinese retailers Shein and Temu, raising safety concerns.
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure described the influx as a “literal invasion.”
The tax is a temporary measure until a broader reform of the Customs Union is completed by 2028.
European Commission Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefcovic calls for expedited changes to address the package flood, and Germany supports extending tariffs to Russian exports.