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EU Proposes €2 Fee on Low-Value Parcel Imports to Fund Customs Operations

The measure targets parcels under €150, aiming to address customs overload, unfair competition, and safety concerns as discussions move to the EU legislative process.

«On parle de 2 euros par paquet, payé par la plateforme», a déclaré le commissaire européen au Commerce.
La Commission européenne a proposé, mardi 20 mai, 2025 d’imposer des frais de 2 € sur chaque petit colis importé dans l’UE. (Photo la zone cargo de l’aéroport Paris Charles de Gaulle).
Des colis de fret aérien dans un entrepôt de l'aéroport de Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, au nord de Paris, le 29 avril 2025
Des douaniers devant des colis de fret aérien dans un entrepôt de l'aéroport Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, au nord de Paris, le 29 avril 2025

Overview

  • The European Commission has proposed a €2 fee on each low-value parcel entering the EU, to be paid by online platforms.
  • The fee applies to parcels worth less than €150, which are currently exempt from customs duties under a 2010 rule.
  • In 2024, 4.6 billion such parcels entered the EU, with 91% originating from China, straining customs operations.
  • The measure seeks to fund overwhelmed customs checks, ensure consumer safety, and level the playing field for EU-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
  • Revenue from the fee is expected to partly contribute to the EU budget, with negotiations on allocation and enforcement now underway.