“Currently, any individual in the EU who purchases goods online is treated as the importer for customs purposes. But the reforms, if adopted, would switch the responsibility to the platforms.”
“Under the reforms, online retailers would have to “collect the relevant duty and VAT” and “ensure the compliance of the goods with other EU requirements”. The proposal also abolishes a current exemption for goods worth less than €150 from paying duty, making them subject to customs checks.”
“Customs data from the 27 national authorities will be pooled and a new central EU customs authority (EUCA) set up, according to the draft.”
“The bloc’s new waste rules will also oblige sellers to contribute to the cost of disposal of unwanted products including clothes, the document adds.”
“The EU will also consider imposing a handling fee per package, a plan first revealed by the FT.”
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“Currently, any individual in the EU who purchases goods online is treated as the importer for customs purposes. But the reforms, if adopted, would switch the responsibility to the platforms.”
“Under the reforms, online retailers would have to “collect the relevant duty and VAT” and “ensure the compliance of the goods with other EU requirements”. The proposal also abolishes a current exemption for goods worth less than €150 from paying duty, making them subject to customs checks.”
“Customs data from the 27 national authorities will be pooled and a new central EU customs authority (EUCA) set up, according to the draft.”
“The bloc’s new waste rules will also oblige sellers to contribute to the cost of disposal of unwanted products including clothes, the document adds.”
“The EU will also consider imposing a handling fee per package, a plan first revealed by the FT.”