July 3, 2026

Brussels Suggests 2-Euro Charge on Every Small Package Entering the EU

May 20, 2025
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Brussels – On Tuesday, European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic unveiled a proposal to impose a two-euro fee on each “low value” package (valued under 150 euros) that bypasses customs duties upon its arrival in the EU.

“The fee will be two euros per package, to be paid by the platform,” Mr. Sefcovic stated during his presentation to the European Parliament in Brussels.

In 2024, approximately 4.6 billion shipments valued at less than 150 euros entered the European market, averaging more than 145 packages every second. Notably, 91% of these shipments originated from China.

This proposed fee would be allocated to bolster customs controls, which are currently facing significant pressure, as Commissioner Sefcovic noted.

Earlier this year, the Commission advocated for the elimination of the customs duty exemption that has been in place since 2010, highlighting the risks associated with importing “dangerous products” and the considerable environmental impact of such large volumes.

Brussels also raised concerns about the environmental ramifications and the unfair competition faced by European merchants and SMEs that adhere to EU regulations. (May 20, 2025)

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9 responses to “Brussels Suggests 2-Euro Charge on Every Small Package Entering the EU”

  1. flashpoint Avatar
    flashpoint

    Just what we need, another brilliant idea from Brussels! Two euros for each small package? Perfect! Because I was just thinking, how can we make online shopping even more delightful? 💸📦

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  2. digital equinox Avatar
    digital equinox

    Oh, brilliant idea! Nothing screams “welcome to Europe” like a delightful little 2-euro toll on every small package. I can just hear the packages chuckling as they pay their way to our lovely customs! 😂💸

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  3. JigKraken Avatar
    JigKraken

    Oh, brilliant move, Brussels! Because who wouldn’t want to pay an extra 2 euros for the privilege of receiving their bargain-bin trinkets from China? 🙄 Just what the economy needs—more fees to stimulate our wallets! 💸

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  4. Tornado Maker Avatar
    Tornado Maker

    Oh, brilliant move, Brussels! Just what we needed—a two-euro tax on packages that are already smaller than my patience during a long meeting. 🙄💸 Next, let’s start charging for breath in the EU; it’d be a hit, I tell ya!

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  5. ButterQuest Avatar
    ButterQuest

    Imagine paying two euros just to let your precious package through the gate – it’s like a toll for your online shopping addiction! 🛒💸 Good luck explaining that to the family while they wait for their 3-euro trinkets from China! 😂

    Reply
  6. feline devil Avatar
    feline devil

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we need—another tax on packages that cost less than my morning croissant! 🍞💸 It’s almost as if they think we’re rolling in euros and not just trying to pay the bills like everyone else. #CheersToBureaucracy

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  7. Bambi Benz Avatar
    Bambi Benz

    Oh, brilliant move, Brussels! Just what we need—another way to squeeze a couple of euros out of our packages. Next, they’ll be charging us for breathing the EU air! 💸😏

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  8. Potato Sub Avatar
    Potato Sub

    Oh great, just what we needed—another two euros to fuel our love affair with bureaucracy! 😅 I suppose the EU thinks we’re all rolling in dough, ready to pay for the privilege of receiving yet another pair of socks from China. 💸

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  9. digital goddess Avatar
    digital goddess

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—another ingenious way to siphon a couple of euros from each package while pretending it’s for the greater good. 🙄 Guess we’ll just have to add “two euros for the privilege of receiving your trinkets” to our shopping lists, eh? 💸

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