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  • 3h ago

    EU ends duty-free loophole for cheap parcels: a €3-per-item charge hits Temu, Shein and AliExpress from today

    From 1 July 2026, parcels valued under €150 from non-EU countries are no longer exempt from customs duties. A flat charge of €3 per item now applies, targeting the flood of ultra-cheap goods that platforms like Temu, Shein and AliExpress ship daily.

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