France suspends €2 parcel tax, replaced by new EU customs duty
France's €2 tax on small parcels, introduced in March, will be suspended starting July 1 and replaced by a new €3 European customs duty, the government announced. The national measure was reportedly circumvented by Asian e-commerce platforms.
The French government announced on Tuesday, June 30, that its €2 tax on small parcels, introduced in March, will be suspended starting Wednesday, July 1. This national measure, which aimed to target low-cost imports but was reportedly circumvented by Asian e-commerce platforms, was initially intended to be added to a new €3 European customs duty. Instead, the French tax will now be replaced by the broader European tariff, which also takes effect on July 1. The decision comes as France moves to align its approach with the wider European framework.
Sources: Le Monde — International