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In the EU a flat fee was introduced to deal with the workload and a system to send predeclared items. The difference is that it was communicated well in advanc
by ViewTrick1002 1y ago
In the EU a flat fee was introduced to deal with the workload and a system to send predeclared items.
The difference is that it was communicated well in advance without any uncertainty.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Import_One-Stop_Shop https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Import_One-Stop_Shop
- Scoundreller 1y agoIt’s not a flat fee though, it’s the VAT rate and an admin fee if you don’t go the IOSS route. When I sent an unpaid item, I think I paid 5 EUR/pkg for processing to France customs on top of VAT because I paid online after France assessed it, but before delivery. US is saying any parcel arriving without duty paid would be charged $80-$200 flat fee solely depending on which tariff rate applies. IE, from a “bad” country, a $1 item could have a $200 fee. Or as low as a bargain or $80. They’re basically treating every parcel like it’s work $800 item. https://www.valueaddedresource.net/trump-ends-de-minimis-exemption-august-29-2025/ https://www.valueaddedresource.net/trump-ends-de-minimis-exe... Anecdotally, many Canadian shippers have reported that China item containing parcels have just been getting returned to sender. No American has received a bill at the door for postal imports.