Although the European Commission has been admitting for a long time that The abolition of this limit is necessary, specific actions in this matter are still postponed. It is only as part of the announced reform of the customs union that it is planned to cover all shipments from outside the community, regardless of their value.
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Parcels from China flood Europe. Known e-commerce platforms in the background
According to the journal, the problem associated with Chinese e-commerce platforms, such as this Aliexpress or Shein, has been growing for two years. Chinese companies have gained a strong position in online trade that European companies have built over the years.
Polish representatives of the internet industry emphasize that Chinese sellers use the lack of obligation to meet EU standards, such as security standards or quality certificates. In addition, European companies bear higher costs related to, among others with climate policy.
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Influx of parcels from China. There are specific data
According to the data cited by “Rzeczpospolita” that Only in 2024, as many as 4.6 billion shipments worth below 150 euros flowed into EU countries. That's twice as much as a year earlier and three times more than two years ago – showing the scale of the problem and the need for urgent changes in customs regulations.
