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EU tax: Chinese small parcels plunge 30 to 40%

Since 1 July, the EU has levied a €3 customs duty on parcels worth under €150. The measure is already biting: imports, especially from China, have slumped by 30-40%.

2 min read · 27 Aug 2026

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