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EU 'coat tax' comes into force to curb Chinese websites

The European Union has implemented a new tax of 3 euros (approximately R$17.86) on low-value online retail imports, targeting Chinese platforms such as Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. This measure aims to address what the EU describes as unfair competition from these online retailers. The tax applies to items imported through e-commerce channels that previously entered the bloc duty-free. The move is part of broader efforts by the EU to regulate cross-border e-commerce and protect local businesses from perceived unfair advantages held by foreign competitors.

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EU 'coat tax' comes into force to curb Chinese websites

The European Union has implemented a new tax of 3 euros (approximately R$17.86) on low-value online retail imports, targeting Chinese platforms such as Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. This measure aims to address what the EU describes as unfair competition from these online retailers. The tax applies to items imported through e-commerce channels that previously entered the bloc duty-free. The move is part of broader efforts by the EU to regulate cross-border e-commerce and protect local businesses from perceived unfair advantages held by foreign competitors.

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