EU customs fee on low-value imports causes 50% decline in parcel volume from China

The introduction of a 3 euro customs fee on non-EU low-value shipments resulted in a 50% reduction in monthly customs declarations, falling from 4.24 million in June to 2.1 million in July. This data confirms the immediate impact of fiscal barriers on cross-border e-commerce flows, though the long-term effect on consumer behavior and logistics remains to be seen.