EU implements customs duty on low-value non-EU parcels to curb e-commerce imports

The EU has introduced a 3-euro customs duty on non-EU parcels under 150 euros, aiming to disrupt the business models of platforms like Temu. While French authorities report a 30-40% decline in import volumes, the lack of transparent methodology and the concurrent enforcement of the Digital Services Act make the long-term impact on market dynamics uncertain.