BRUSSELS, Nov 1 — The European Union slapped a €2 (RM9) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc today in a bid to curb the influx from China.
The new levy — coming just weeks before the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas season shopping rushes — will be on top of the EU’s €3 fee on small parcels.
The fee will apply to each type of item in a package sent directly to consumers from outside the EU, regardless of the parcel’s value.
For example, if there are 10 T-shirts in a package, the handling fee will be €2. But if a package contains two hats and 10 T-shirts, the fee will be €4.
