The European Union cancelled the customs‑duty exemption for e‑commerce parcels valued under €150 and introduced a new three‑euro fee on low‑value parcels, effective 1 July 2026. The fee targets low‑value imports from China and online retailers such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress. The EU says the measure is intended to curb unfair competition from mostly Chinese online retailers.

According to malaymail.com, the fee is charged per customs classification rather than per individual product; a parcel containing three different categories incurs a nine‑euro charge, while multiple items of the same type incur a three‑euro charge. Malaymail.com also described the three‑euro levy as temporary.