France suspends its controversial 2‑euro parcel tax to prevent double charging with the new EU customs fee, easing cost pressure on low‑value cross‑border e‑commerce
Executive summary: France announced the suspension of its 2‑euro tax on small parcels, effective Wednesday, after platforms circumvented the levy. The suspension prevents double taxation with the upcoming EU customs duty of three euros, affecting the cost structure of cheap imports from China and platforms such as Temu and Shein. French government,E‑commerce platforms (Temu, Shein, etc.),EU customs authorities,Consumers The EU customs duty of three euros will apply from July 1; platforms may adjust pricing or logistics, and authorities will monitor for renewed fraud attempts.
The French government announced that the 2‑euro tax on small parcels introduced in March will be lifted effective Wednesday, after e‑commerce platforms found ways to circumvent it. The move avoids layering this national charge on top of the EU‑wide three‑euro customs duty set to take effect on July 1, which would have raised the total cost for low‑value shipments from China. By aligning with the European framework, France aims to simplify taxation for consumers and retailers while curbing fraud.
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