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New regulations for online shopping from non-EU platforms come into effect this Wednesday, impacting customs and import procedures.
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Home News European Union to apply new fee to Non-EU European Union to apply new fee to Non-EU From November onwards, online purchases placed on platforms located outside the European Union, for example, on Shein or Temu, will have to pay a new customs processing fee.
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Two inspectors were mobilised for the operation, who inspected 120 websites of economic operators engaged in the online sale of goods.
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The European Commission has imposed a 550 million euro fine on AliExpress after concluding that the platform allowed the sale of dangerous and illegal products to European consumers.
Using data collected before the new taxes came into effect, an ECB study attempts to understand what drives consumers to apps like Temu and AliExpress – and also what drives them away.
From now on, orders from platforms such as Shein, Temu, or AliExpress will become more expensive. Purchases of up to 150 euros coming from outside the European Union (EU) will no longer be exempt from customs duties and will now carry a three-euro fee per product category.
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From 1 July, purchases from outside the EU under €150 will be subject to a €3 fee per category plus VAT. The measure aims to combat unfair competition and increase product safety.
The green light was given by the Israeli Chief of Staff, who considers the decision “important”. Additionally, orders coming from outside the European Union will become more expensive starting Wednesday.
Home News New EU legislation removes exemption from customs duties New EU legislation removes exemption from customs duties Starting 1 July, purchases up to €150 made outside of the European Union will no longer be exempt from customs duties.
Starting July 1st, new rules will apply to purchases of items under 150 euros coming from outside the European Union. The measure aims to curb the surge in orders from Chinese platforms.
CTT warned this Friday of 'greater complexity in the customs clearance process' due to the fact that, starting July 1st, orders up to 150 euros entering the European Union will also be subject to customs duties. The European Union (EU) has applied a fixed customs duty of three euros, and CTT recommends checking whether the value of customs duties and VAT are included in the price of orders made outside the community bloc. 'If they are not included, the cost of CTT's customs clearance services will be added to the cost of customs duties and VAT in Portugal,' the statement reads. CTT also appeals for customers to clear all pending orders by June 29th, anticipating the application of the new rules from July 1st to all products presented to customs. 'Shipments between private individuals of a non-commercial nature (gifts) maintain the exemption from VAT and customs duties up to 45 euros,' the note reads. The EU is ending the customs exemption on orders up to 150 euros and creating a three-euro fee.
Home News Shopping from Shein, Temu or AliExpress? A New EU fee could make orders more expensive Shopping from Shein, Temu or AliExpress?
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Home News European Commission fines Temu €200 million European Commission fines Temu €200 million The European Commission today fined Temu €200 million for failing to detect illegal products, including high-risk baby toys, jewellery, and chargers, on its platform.
The Portuguese have embraced electronic payments and money transfers. We are also among those who shop online the most, reveals a report from the Bank of Portugal today.
The non-payment of eco-fees and failures in oversight are forcing those who comply to pay for those who remain off the radar, warns Sociedade Ponto Verde. The growth of online shopping is leaving millions of euros worth of packaging outside the legal circuit in Portugal.
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The European Commission highlighted that “products identified as illegal or unsafe are reappearing on the platforms in an alarming manner.”
Cosmetics, personal protective equipment or food supplements. A European Commission operation showed that the majority of products purchased online from third-country operators do not comply with the safety and labelling standards in force in the European Union.
The European Commission reveals that “the majority of non-compliant products originated from third countries, especially China, the United States, and the United Kingdom.”
Pre-filled carts, fake timers, and hidden fees are among the practices reported by an inspection of 314 online stores in 25 countries coordinated by the EU. Portugal participated.
The European Commission and national consumer protection authorities identified inaccuracies in 30% of online discount campaigns during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. The results come from a sweep of online discounts conducted by the EU executive and authorities.
Online shopping is increasing, with small retail stores acting as a fundamental network for parcel collection and delivery, gaining revenue and foot traffic, but also dealing with complaints.
