A new tax brought back more than 42 million euros to the Belgian state in one month
According to a first estimate, in July the customs services recorded about 35% less declarations compared to last year, i.e. one..
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In July, customs services recorded about 35% fewer returns than last year, a decrease of 1.26 million small parcels. This tax on online purchases with a value of less than EUR 150 is intended to curb the influx of freight (which generates an overload of work for customs) and the unfair competition between e-commerce, mainly Chinese, against European companies without always complying with EU safety, health or environmental standards. A new tax brought back more than 42 million euros to the Belgian state in a month.
Furthermore, International platforms also increasingly deliver their products from distribution centres in the European Union, both men say.
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In July, customs services recorded about 35% fewer returns than last year, a decrease of 1.26 million small parcels.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThis tax on online purchases with a value of less than EUR 150 is intended to curb the influx of freight (which generates an overload of work for customs) and the unfair competition between e-commerce, mainly Chinese, against European companies without always complying with EU safety, health or environmental standards.
reliability low1/2 sourcesA new tax brought back more than 42 million euros to the Belgian state in a month.
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International platforms also increasingly deliver their products from distribution centres in the European Union, both men say.
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