The New EU Duty: The End of Cheap Shopping from China
Cheap parcels from China, screen protectors for pennies, cables with free shipping, or household bits and pieces for the price of a single coffee. For many customers, shopping on Asian marketplaces used to be a regular routine. Until recently, they had one big advantage: a price that was worth it despite the wait for delivery. From 1 July 2026, however, this maths no longer adds up. The European Union is introducing a new customs duty on shipments from China and other non-EU countries, affecting even the smallest orders. What exactly is changing, how much more you will now pay, and why it pays to look elsewhere – read all about it in our article.
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