Brussels, Belgium, June 30, 2026 (AFP) - What to expect as EU small parcel levy kicks in

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2026-06-30

The European Union will slap a three-euro ($3.40) duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value packages, mainly from China. The European Commission, in charge of EU trade policy, says the step is about slashing the financial burden on customs duties after the explosion in imports, and tackling the safety risks from unchecked goods. Nearly six billion small retail packages entered the bloc last year f......

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