New Tariffs: Shopping at Temu, Shein and Co. Will Be Significantly More Expensive From July

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The EU is planning new customs and fee rules for orders at Temu, Shein and Co. As of July 2026, many cheap products from China could become significantly more expensive.

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From July onwards, customs will charge a flat-rate fee for goods below 150 euros. However, the "secret weapon" of the EU authorities is outdated. Abuse of imports from China remains possible.

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Cheap purchases from China have become a massive business in Europe. What once seemed like a fringe benefit of online shopping has grown into a system that brings billions of small shipments to market every year. For the customer, it's often just a package worth a few euros. But it's becoming an increasingly big problem for customs officers, European retailers and regulators. Brussels is therefore changing the rules that have for years mainly af…