EU introduces new €2 fee on parcels from Temu and Shein
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The European Union is introducing a new €2 fee on parcels that buyers order from the online platforms Temu and Shein. The fee applies to lower-value parcels that enter the EU from third countries.
The aim of the measure is to regulate the way cheap parcels ordered online are taxed. Until now, many such parcels have entered the EU without particular checks and without paying customs duties or other fees. As in other countries, European institutions believe this creates unequal conditions for traders in Europe, who pay all their taxes and charges.
For consumers in Bulgaria, this means that when ordering from these platforms they may have to pay an additional amount. The fee is added to the price of the parcel, so the total cost of the purchase may become higher. The exact conditions and the date of application depend on decisions by the relevant national authorities.
Once the fee is introduced, traders are expected to be more careful with their deliveries to the EU. Consumers are advised to follow official announcements so they know how and when the new fee will apply.
Sources: Forbes Bulgaria
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