Belgium small parcel tax cuts import declarations 65%, raises €364M

Belgium's €3 tax on small parcels, introduced July 1, has reduced low-cost import declarations by 65% in Q3 versus last year, while generating €364.4M through September 27. From November 1, EU processing fees of €2 per product category will add to the burden. The sharp drop suggests significant trade diversion or reduced e-commerce imports, with fiscal and trade-flow implications.

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