The EU is planning a sweeping customs reform to respond to the growing flood of parcels from China. Companies such as Shein and Temu will have to reckon with higher penalties and new customs fees.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The reform aims to address challenges in e-commerce and improve the efficiency of customs operations.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Lille prevailed over Rome and has been appointed as the future home of the new EU customs agency. The agency is intended to coordinate and support national customs offices.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Nine cities have applied to host the headquarters of the EU Customs Authority. The Council and Parliament will now vote on the candidates.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The reduction of tariffs on US products as part of the trade deal with the EU has been put on hold for the time being. The Parliament and the Commission are waiting for more detailed information from the US.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Nine European cities would like to host the new EU customs authority and have courted the favor of the European Parliament. Meanwhile, the Council and Parliament are still struggling to find a decision-making mechanism
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Starting Dec. 23, EU producers will face tariffs ranging from 21.9 to 42.7 percent on dairy products exported to China. Meanwhile, the European Commission is considering minimum price commitments for Chinese electric vehicles as an alternative to tariffs.
By Yi Ling Pan
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.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
In a vote that was delayed until the last minute, a majority of member states agreed to new trade protection measures for the ferroalloy industry. Industry association Euroalliages is relieved.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The EU finance ministers agreed in Brussels to abolish the duty-free limit of EUR 150. A technical solution for introducing a fee on low-value parcels is to be provided as early as 2026.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
