As of today, there will be an additional fee for purchases made through Shein and Temu
A new customs fee of two euros per item has taken effect today under the European Union's revised customs code, applying to all online shipments regardless of their value. This charge covers administrative costs for processing the high volume of parcels, such as data verification and risk analysis, and is distinct from the temporary three-euro duty introduced in July for goods valued under 150 euros. For low-value items, consumers now pay VAT, the three-euro duty, and the new two-euro fee, while higher-value imports face standard tariffs, VAT, and the new fee. National authorities collect these fees, retaining 25 percent while directing 75 percent to the EU budget, though future negotiations may reduce the member state share to 10 percent. Additionally, the voluntary period for entering product identifiers in customs declarations ended in October, making this information mandatory starting today. Statistics indicate that the previous introduction of duties caused parcel volumes from third countries to drop by 40 percent in Slovenia and over 60 percent across the EU, although five million parcels still enter the EU daily.
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The European Union introduced new fees effective November 1, 2026, targeting low-cost online packages imported via platforms such as Temu and Shein. According to a European Commission document reviewed by Reuters, these measures are projected to generate approximately six billion euros annually for the EU budget between 2028 and 2034. The new two-euro fee supplements an existing three-euro charge implemented in July, aiming to curb the surge in undervalued shipments from China. While initial data suggest these steps have temporarily slowed purchasing trends and complicated logistics for Chinese merchants, Beijing is reportedly responding by shifting production directly into Europe. In contrast, major competitors like Amazon report that 97 percent of their EU goods are shipped from within the bloc, rendering them largely unaffected by the new import levies.
Bias read (Conservative): Framing emphasizes Chinese 'aggressive' tactics and 'chess moves' while highlighting Amazon's compliance, creating a narrative of foreign economic threat versus domestic stability.
The article explains new European Union regulations affecting online purchases from Chinese platforms like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress starting November 1. It notes that Slovenia has high adoption rates for these services, with 70% of regular online shoppers using them according to DPD data. Previously, shipments under 150 euros were exempt from customs duties but still subject to VAT. Since July 1, a temporary 3-euro duty applies per tariff item, and from November 1, an additional 2-euro processing fee is added, totaling 5 euros per item for small orders. The piece illustrates this with a hypothetical example where five cheap items costing 20 euros could incur 25 euros in fees, raising the total cost significantly. However, it clarifies that final costs depend on whether goods are already stored within the EU and how sellers choose to pass on these expenses.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual regulatory changes and statistical data regarding e-commerce costs without employing loaded language or taking a stance on the policy itself.
Starting November 1, 2026, a new European Union regulation imposes a two-euro universal handling fee for each distinct type of product in online packages imported from non-EU countries. This fee supplements a flat three-euro customs duty introduced earlier this year for goods valued under 150 euros. According to the article, these measures have already led to a 60 percent drop in package volumes and a reduction in total value from 1.5 billion to 500 million euros between July and September compared to the previous year. The revenue generated helps finance the establishment of a new European customs agency in Lille, France. While the EU aims to rationalize imports by encouraging larger batches of identical items, consumers now face higher costs for small, cheap purchases, effectively paying five euros in fees per item type.
Bias read (Conservative): The headline emphasizes price increases ('dražji'), and user comments included in the text frame the EU as a parasitic elite burdening citizens, reflecting a populist-right critique of Brussels bureaucracy.
The European Union has introduced a new two-euro fee per item or product group for online purchases from non-EU retailers, effective immediately. This charge applies to all shipments regardless of their value and is designed to cover the administrative costs incurred by customs authorities for processing the high volume of e-commerce parcels. It supplements existing duties, including Value Added Tax and a temporary three-euro duty for shipments under 150 euros, which were implemented in July. The measure specifically targets major low-cost platforms such as Shein and Temu to ensure fairer competitive conditions within the single market. According to the Slovenian tax authority, parcel volumes have dropped by 40 percent since the July changes, while the European Commission reports an average decrease of over 60 percent across the EU, although five million parcels still arrive daily.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the regulatory change neutrally, citing official figures from the tax authority and European Commission without using loaded language or taking a stance on the economic impact.
Starting November 1, consumers purchasing goods from online stores outside the European Union must pay an additional fee of two euros per item or group of items in their shipment. This charge is introduced under the new EU Customs Code to cover the administrative costs incurred by customs authorities when processing the high volume of cross-border e-commerce parcels. The fee applies to all shipments regardless of value, distinct from the temporary three-euro duty previously applied to low-value goods. National authorities collect these fees, with 25% retained by member states and 75% directed to the EU budget, though future negotiations may alter this distribution. Since the introduction of similar measures in July, the number of third-country shipments has dropped significantly, yet five million parcels still enter the EU daily.
Bias read (Center): The article relies exclusively on official statements from the Financial Administration and the European Commission, presenting regulatory changes and statistical data without editorial commentary or subjective adjectives.
Starting today, consumers purchasing goods from online stores outside the European Union must pay an additional fee of two euros per item or group of items in each shipment. This new charge, introduced under the revised EU Customs Code, covers the administrative costs incurred by customs authorities for processing the high volume of cross-border e-commerce parcels. It applies to all shipments regardless of their value, complementing the temporary three-euro duty introduced in July for packages valued under 150 euros. According to the Slovenian Financial Administration, this measure aims to ensure equal competitive conditions in online shopping. Statistics indicate that since the introduction of the previous tax, the number of small-value shipments from third countries has dropped by 40% in Slovenia and over 60% across the EU, although five million such parcels still enter the EU daily.
Bias read (Center): The article relies exclusively on official data from the EU Commission and national tax authority, presenting regulatory changes and statistical impacts without subjective commentary or partisan framing.
Starting today, consumers purchasing goods from online stores outside the European Union must pay an additional fee of two euros per item or group of items in each shipment. This measure, introduced under the new EU Customs Code, aims to cover the administrative costs incurred by customs authorities when processing the rapidly increasing volume of e-commerce parcels. The fee applies to all shipments regardless of their value, complementing a temporary three-euro duty introduced in July for packages valued under 150 euros. National authorities will collect these fees, retaining 25 percent while transferring 75 percent to the EU budget, though future negotiations may alter this distribution. Since the introduction of the previous tax, the number of small-value shipments entering the EU has dropped significantly, with Slovenia reporting a 40 percent decrease and the EU average falling by more than 60 percent.
Bias read (Center): The article relies exclusively on official data from the Financial Administration and the European Commission, presenting regulatory changes and statistical impacts without using loaded language or omitting relevant context.
A new customs fee of two euros per item has taken effect today under the European Union's revised customs code, applying to all online shipments regardless of their value. This charge covers administrative costs for processing the high volume of parcels, such as data verification and risk analysis, and is distinct from the temporary three-euro duty introduced in July for goods valued under 150 euros. For low-value items, consumers now pay VAT, the three-euro duty, and the new two-euro fee, while higher-value imports face standard tariffs, VAT, and the new fee. National authorities collect these fees, retaining 25 percent while directing 75 percent to the EU budget, though future negotiations may reduce the member state share to 10 percent. Additionally, the voluntary period for entering product identifiers in customs declarations ended in October, making this information mandatory starting today. Statistics indicate that the previous introduction of duties caused parcel volumes from third countries to drop by 40 percent in Slovenia and over 60 percent across the EU, although five million parcels still enter the EU daily.
Bias read (Center): The article relies exclusively on official statements from the Financial Administration and the European Commission, presenting regulatory changes and statistical impacts without editorial commentary or partisan framing.
Starting today, consumers purchasing goods from online stores outside the European Union must pay an additional fee of two euros per item or group of items in each shipment. This measure, introduced under the new EU Customs Code, aims to ensure equal competitive conditions in e-commerce by covering the costs incurred by customs authorities for processing the rapidly growing number of online shipments. For packages valued under 150 euros, this fee applies alongside Value Added Tax and a temporary three-euro customs duty per item, while packages over 150 euros require standard tariffs, VAT, and the new fee. Member states retain 25% of these collected fees, with the remaining 75% directed to the EU budget, though ongoing negotiations may alter this distribution. Additionally, the entry into force of mandatory product identifier declarations has coincided with a significant drop in low-value shipments, with national data showing a 40% decrease since July and EU-wide averages indicating a reduction of more than 60%, although five million parcels still enter the EU daily.
Bias read (Center): The article relies exclusively on official statements from the Financial Administration and the European Commission, presenting regulatory changes and statistical impacts without editorial commentary or value judgments.
The article announces the implementation of new fees for orders placed through Temu or Shein, effective immediately. It highlights changes to the financial obligations associated with purchasing goods from these platforms. No further details regarding the specific amount of the fee, the legal basis, or consumer impact are provided in the available text.
Bias read (Center): The headline uses neutral, informational language to announce a regulatory change without employing loaded terms, taking a clear side, or omitting critical context that would indicate bias.
Starting today, consumers purchasing goods from online stores outside the European Union must pay an additional fee of two euros per item or group of items in their shipment. This new charge, introduced under the revised EU Customs Code, aims to cover the administrative costs of customs authorities handling the high volume of cross-border e-commerce parcels. It applies to all shipments regardless of value, complementing a temporary three-euro duty already in place for low-value packages since July. According to the Slovenian Financial Administration Agency, this measure seeks to ensure equal competitive conditions between domestic and foreign online retailers. Statistics indicate that these recent regulatory changes have led to a significant drop in parcel volumes, with Slovenia seeing a 40 percent decrease and the EU average falling by more than 60 percent, although five million parcels still enter the EU daily.
Bias read (Center): The article maintains a strictly informational tone, relying exclusively on official data from the Financial Administration Agency and the European Commission without employing loaded language or taking a stance on the economic impact.
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