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EU aims to accelerate crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels, FT reports

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Posted on November 12, 2025

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· Last updated: January 21, 2026

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(Reuters) -The European Union has called for a bloc-wide handling fee on small packages ordered online from platforms such as Shein, Temu and Alibaba to be imposed in early 2026, over two years

EU Moves to Implement Handling Fees on Low-Cost Chinese Imports

EU's Strategy to Protect Local Businesses

(Reuters) -The European Union has called for a bloc-wide handling fee on small packages ordered online from platforms such as Shein, Temu and Alibaba to be imposed in early 2026, over two years earlier than scheduled, in a bid to crack down on billions of cheap Chinese imports each year, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing a letter from trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic to EU finance ministers.

Impact on Domestic Retailers

The European Commission urged EU finance ministers meeting on Thursday to agree the faster implementation to protect domestic retailers from unfair competition, the report said.

Implementation Timeline and Details

Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.

(Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru; Editing by Leslie Adler)

Key Takeaways

EU plans to impose handling fees on Chinese imports by 2026.
The move aims to protect EU domestic retailers.
The decision accelerates the original timeline by over two years.
EU finance ministers urged to agree on the faster implementation.
The policy targets online platforms like Shein and Alibaba.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a handling fee?

A handling fee is a charge applied to the processing and delivery of goods, often used to cover costs associated with handling and shipping items, particularly in e-commerce.

What is domestic retail?

Domestic retail refers to the sale of goods and services to consumers within a country's borders, focusing on local markets and businesses.

What are imports?

Imports are goods and services brought into a country from abroad for sale. They are essential for meeting domestic demand and can affect local economies.

What is unfair competition?

Unfair competition refers to practices that are deceptive or fraudulent in nature, harming other businesses and violating fair trade laws.

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