EU Product Act would levy fee on imported parcels, tighten e-commerce border controls
By Cynthia Kroet ( September 10, 2026, 17:18 GMT | Insight) -- The European Commission would introduce a fee on products entering the EU and give customs new digital tools to identify non-compliant imports, under a draft European Product Act seen by MLex. The proposal, set to be released Oct. 6, would particularly target the growth in individually parceled goods sold directly to EU consumers through online marketplaces.The European Commission is seeking to tighten border controls on non-compliant imports and make online marketplaces responsible for checking products offered to EU consumers, under a draft European Product Act seen by MLex....
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