Some of this was already done by the EU and UK in the last few years. The de-minimis exemption equivalent was removed [1], but with over a year's notice which

Some of this was already done by the EU and UK in the last few years. The de-minimis exemption equivalent was removed [1], but with over a year's notice which allowed time for logistics companies and their clients to develop software to pay the required taxes. (If I browse Ali Express from Denmark, I see prices including 25% Danish VAT.) The next step seems to be starting this week [2]. [1] https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/customs-procedures-import-and-export/customs-procedures/customs-formalities-low-value-consignments_en https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/customs-proc... [2] https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/feb/05/eu-to-tighten-checks-on-goods-sold-by-sites-such-as-shein-and-temu https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/feb/05/eu-to-tight...