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What you should expect when the EU's small parcel fee kicks in on July 1st

The European Union will slap a €3 duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value packages, mainly from China. So how will it impact you?

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What happened The European Union will slap a €3 duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value packages, mainly from China. So how will it impact you?.
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The Local GermanyNews report · Jun 30, 7:02 AM

What you should expect when the EU's small parcel fee kicks in on July 1st

The European Union will slap a €3 duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value packages, mainly from China. So how will it impact you?

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The Local (Europe)News report · Jun 30, 7:02 AM

What you should expect when the EU's small parcel fee kicks in on July 1st

The European Union will slap a €3 duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value packages, mainly from China. So how will it impact you?

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Jun 30, 7:02 AM: The Local Germany joined the source map.

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