EU Processing Fees on Direct Parcels Bring Higher Shopping Costs

Buying direct parcels from Chinese online platforms will soon cost more for local residents. The European Union has introduced a new fee on low-value import parcels from non-EU countries.

The EU now charges a 2 euro processing fee per product category on direct-to-consumer small parcels. China's Ministry of Commerce expressed concern over this new fee structure. The ministry urged Brussels to evaluate its impact on cross-border e-commerce and bilateral trade cooperation.

Many residents in Denmark and Sweden frequently order goods directly from Chinese platforms like Taobao, Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. The new EU processing fee directly increases shipping costs and final prices for small shipments from China. (Source: Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China)