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Customs reform: EU finance ministers favor ten percent duty on small parcels

On Friday the EU finance ministers hope to reach an agreement on a temporary duty on small parcels in order to stem the flood of e-commerce parcels from China. At the same time, negotiations on the customs reform with Parliament are making slow progress.

12. December 2025
Customs are to put a stop to the flood of parcels. (picture alliance/dpa | Hendrik Schmidt)

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Last updated: 12. December 2025