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CHINA DESK — Today, the twentieth edition of the China Desk newsletter is being published. This issue focuses on the introduction of the new €3 flat-rate customs duty on low-value shipments imported from non-EU countries, which entered into force on 1 July 2026 as part of the European Union's customs reform. The new rules apply to shipments with an intrinsic value of up to €150, replacing the previous duty exemption with a fixed customs charge for each imported item. Although temporary in nature, the measure aims to reduce competitive distortions in cross-border e-commerce, strengthen controls on imported goods, and support the modernization of the EU customs framework. This edition also examines how the new regime operates, who is responsible for paying the duty, and its practical implications for businesses, e-commerce operators, and consumers, as well as the broader outlook for the future EU customs system. 👉 Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/dahr8xd8 CHINA DESK — 今天，中国事务部 期刊第 20 期正式发布。 本期聚焦于2026年7月1日生效的欧盟海关改革中新增的每件低价值非欧盟进口包裹3欧元固定关税规定。 新规适用于内在价值不超过150欧元的货件，取消了此前的免税政策，改为对每件进口商品征收固定海关费用。尽管该措施为临时性质，但其目的在于减少跨境电商领域的竞争扭曲，加强对进口商品的监管，并支持欧盟海关体系的现代化升级。 本期内容还涵盖：新规的具体操作方式、谁负责缴纳税款、对企业、电商经营者和消费者的实际影响，以及对未来欧盟海关体系的整体展望。 👉 点击此处了解更多信息：https://lnkd.in/dahr8xd8 #bureauplattner #chinadesk #newsletter #tax