European Union Imposes New €2 Handling Fee on All Packages Entering the Bloc to Curb Cheap Imports

As of November 1, 2026, the European Union has introduced a new €2 handling fee on all packages entering the bloc, regardless of value. This measure, which comes in addition to a temporary €3 duty on small parcels, aims to curb the surge of low-cost imports, primarily from Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress, and to cover increasing customs handling costs.