How the €3 levy on non-European parcels will affect both businesses and consumers
By Shahab Wahdatehagh (pictured), Vice President, Global Trade Intelligence EMEA/AP at Descartes On 1 July 2026, the European Union introduced a new import charge on goods originating from outside the EU. Anyone ordering a parcel from, for example, a Chinese ecommerce platform can expect a surcharge of €3 as a temporary, simplified customs duty. The […]