Belgium's €3 small-parcel duty cuts Liège volumes, raises €223M

Belgium's flat €3 customs duty on small parcels from outside the EU, introduced in July, has sharply reduced parcel volumes at Liège Airport while generating €223 million in revenue. The measure's first results, presented by customs officials, show a 'spectacular' drop in shipments, though the long-term impact on trade flows and e-commerce remains uncertain.