New customs tax for third country packages applies from July 1

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Millions of packages come to the EU without customs. This is to change. The EU pays for micro packages from abroad.

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The Danish Customs Board launches a page to guide online shoppers on new rules for customs on goods purchased outside the EU.

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When you order packages outside the EU in the future, you can expect a little extra on top of the price.

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As of July, Europe's bargain hunters will pay for it: the EU will cut the duty-free limit for cheap imports. The business model of the Chinese platforms is about to break.

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For parcels worth up to €150, a fixed customs duty of €3 per item on the customs declaration will be introduced. This will be a temporary measure, pending the full implementation of the EU customs reform. Until now, such parcels were exempt from customs duties, allowing for very cheap purchases on foreign online platforms. €3 per product, not for the entire parcel. From July, the fee will depend on the number of different items in the shipment. …