Pierrakakis: “Yes” to Duties on Low-Value Packages from China – EU €150 Exemption Ends

Greece supports abolishing the duty exemption for low-value packages.Minister of Digital Governance and Finance,Kyriakos Pierrakakis, stated from Brussels that Greecefully supports the European Commission’s proposalto tax packages valued under €150, which mostly come from China.

“Greece fully supports abolishing the minimum €150 threshold, allowing duties to be applied to low-value parcels from third countries,” Pierrakakis emphasized.

Most of these parcels come from e-commerce platforms likeShein and Temu, and the Commission proposed a€2 handling fee per package.

Why the Proposal Matters for the EU

Pierrakakis highlighted that this policy is crucial for:

• Transparency in e-commerce
• Protection of European consumers
• Creating a level playing fieldfor European businesses

Additionally, Greece supportsFrance’s pushfor implementing this measurefrom early 2026, to help customs authorities manage the flow of low-value imports.

Geopolitical and Economic Analysis

• Abolishing the exemptionreshapes EU e-commerce, limiting the advantage of cheap imports from third countries.
• The initiative supportsEuropean companiescompeting against low-cost products from China and other non-EU markets.
• The measure also hasgeopolitical implications, affecting trade flows and the market position of Chinese e-commerce platforms in Europe
• By supporting Pierrakakis’ proposal, Greece aims forfair competition, transparency, and consumer protection, while also strengthening theEU’s strategic control over low-value imports.

Source: pagenews.gr