US EditionEU seeks faster crackdown on China parcels that could hit Shein, Temu
- On Thursday, EU finance ministers agreed to scrap the bloc-wide duty exemption on low-value orders from Temu and Shein, aiming to approve the proposal by December 12, a move France welcomed.
- Because of a surge in small parcels, European retailers say AliExpress, Shein and Temu create unfair competition as over 145 parcels per second entered the EU last year, 91% from China.
- Under current rules, the EU commission proposed scrapping the 150 euros threshold and introducing a two euros handling fee per package, as Roland Lescure, French Finance Minister, stated.
- Operationally, implementing the measures will require customs systems and personnel upgrades, and some states have already acted—Romania imposed a five‑euro fee while EU member states hope for earlier implementation.
- Chinese trade experts warned the accelerated timeline would shift structural pressure onto European consumers, while Mao Ning called for openness and non-discrimination in trade, according to the source.
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EU Ministers Agree to Fast-Track Crackdown on Duty-Free Rule Used by Shein, Temu
The European Union’s finance ministers agreed to end duty-free cheap parcels as early as next year, instead of in 2028 as previously planned, the EU’s executive branch, the European Commission said on Thursday. Under the de minimis rule, imported goods valued less than €150 (about $175) are exempt from customs duties. The rule has benefited eRetailers that sell cheap goods from China, such as AliExpress, Amazon, Shein, and Temu. Announcing the d…
European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is calling on finance ministers to accelerate the measure by two years to stem the flood of shipments.
The EU wants an end to the influx of Chinese products.
kreiszeitung.de
merkur.deThe EU abolishes the duty-free limit for packages below 150 euros. Fast fashion dealers such as Temu and Shein are particularly affected. Implementation is already planned in 2026.
Observador
DnoticiasThe agreement arises in response to "the large volume of low-cost goods imported from third countries, in particular from Asia and China", especially from companies such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress.
The EU wants to take stronger action against cheap imports from China and other non-EU countries. Packages worth less than 150 euros should no longer be duty-free in the future.
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