Since 1 July, the EU has levied a €3 customs duty on parcels worth under €150 and the measure is already biting as imports, especially from China, have slumped by 30% to 40%.
Since 1 July, the EU has levied a €3 customs duty on parcels worth under €150 and the measure is already biting as imports, especially from China, have slumped by 30% to 40%.
I’m quite aware of the theory and how regulations apply.
From what I see there is no functional difference between Amazon and AliExpress though. Both seem to largely skim QC. It’s also generally self-certified so the whole point is relatively irrelevant.
No one will sue AliExpress or Amazon from a small consumer perspective.
But politics for sure love to toy with China more than USA.
From where I sit it all seems very much posturing.