EU is planning fees for cheap imports: do we have to pay more soon?

EU is planning fees for cheap imports: do we have to pay more soon?

The EU Commission plans to have a significant reform for regulating e-commerce, which will affect the large number of inexpensive packages from China and other third countries. According to a report by Vienna.at , around 4.6 billion packages worth less than 22 euros were imported into the EU last year. This number has led to an overload of the customs offices, which makes it difficult to control such goods. In order to counteract these challenges, the Commission proposes the introduction of a processing fee for articles ordered in e-commerce that are delivered directly to consumers. This fee is intended to compensate for the increased costs for customs and market surveillance.

planned measures and competitive conditions

The reform also includes the abolition of the duty -free limit for shipments below 150 euros, which has so far made the import possible. This could also apply to large platforms such as Amazon or Etsy, which often sell products from abroad. The trade association in Vienna also demanded that online platforms have to ensure in the future that the products offered will meet EU security standards. reports on the concerns of consumer advocates who see control of security and environmental standards in danger if the number of low -cost offers continues to increase.