EU Tackles Import Surges with New Tax
Fee is temporary until a permanent solution is agreed.
€2 handling fee proposed in May, Romania imposes €5 charge.
Levy aims to protect domestic retail and cover customs costs.
12 million small items daily targeted in 2024, France faces 800 million packages.
Fee is a temporary bridge until EU Customs Data Hub.
Some warn the duty may need increasing.
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