EU imposes new €2 parcel charge on non-EU imports, adding to June levy

The EU is introducing an additional €2 charge on parcels entering the bloc from outside, effective this Sunday, stacking on a €3 charge announced in June. This escalates trade friction for cross-border e-commerce, likely targeting low-value imports from China and other non-EU sellers. The cumulative €5 levy signals a tightening of EU import regulations, potentially impacting consumer prices and cross-border trade flows.

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