According to the Belgian e-commerce federation Becom, the 2 euros levy on international e-commerce parcels is a first step towards a more level playing field, provided that part of the fee is reinvested in additional resources for Belgian customs.
European measures
A €2 parcel tax on small orders from non-European webshops such as Shein or Temu is one of the most striking elements of the budget agreement reached yesterday by the Belgian government partners. “A positive signal,” says Becom director Greet Dekocker. The introduction of the handling fee could be a first step towards a fairer competitive position for the 64,000 Belgian webshops. However, she also made a few comments.
