# Taxation of Chinese small parcels and retreat of platforms in France > In late October 2026, a fee of two euros per product is announced for November on small parcels, following the European tax of three euros introduced in July. On October 26, the European Commission validates Temu's action plan against illegal and dangerous products, after a fine of 200 million euros. On October 28, the government welcomes a decrease in small parcel shipments and a 42% drop in Shein's traffic over one year, while ministers present the assessment of the fight against ultra-fast-fashion. On November 1, the EU introduces processing fees of two euros per category of imported items, and the first effects on fast fashion are observed. In early November, Shein announces 500 million euros of investment in Poland to circumvent the tax, while French consumers abandon Chinese platforms. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 12 events nationwide, followed from 25 October 2026 to 9 November 2026. 56 articles from 25 sources (economy, society); last updated on 9 November 2026 at 10:28. - Status: ongoing - Category: Economy, Society - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 25 October 2026 at 21:40 - Updated: 9 November 2026 at 10:28 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/108-taxation-of-chinese-small-parcels-and-retreat-of-platforms-in-france ## Reported figures - deux euros - trois euros - 2 euros - Deux euros - 3 euros ## Coverage angles The three sides cover the taxation of small parcels and its effects, but the left emphasizes the political record claimed by the government, the center focuses on the modalities and effectiveness of the measures, and the right highlights the consequences for consumers and controls. **Common ground** - A new tax or fee of 2 euros applies to small parcels imported into the EU from November 1, 2026. - The Chinese platforms Shein and Temu are directly affected by these measures. - The French government welcomes a decrease in small parcels from China and in Shein's traffic. - The European Commission validated Temu's action plan after a fine of 200 million euros. **Differences** - The left presents the taxation as a political success, while the center questions its real effectiveness and the right highlights its cost for consumers. - The center and the right detail the billing modalities of the fees (per article category, possible pass-through to prices), an angle absent from left-wing articles. - The right mentions Shein's investment in Poland to limit the impact of the taxation, while the left does not address this aspect. ## Timeline (12 events) ### 25 October 2026 — [Small parcels: additional two-euro levy planned from November](https://acturadar.com/en/events/502-small-parcels-additional-two-euro-levy-planned-from-november.md) After the two-euro tax then the three-euro European tax, an additional two-euro levy per product is set to be added in November to cover management and customs processing costs for small parcels. 17 sources, 20 articles · Nationwide ### 26 October 2026 — [Temu accepte un plan d'action européen après une amende de 200 millions d'euros](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1086-temu-accepte-un-plan-d-action-europeen-apres-une-amende-de-200-millions-d-euros.md) La Commission européenne valide le plan d'action du géant chinois Temu contre la vente de produits illégaux et dangereux, après une amende de 200 millions d'euros. La mesure s'applique dans toute l'Union, dont la France. 1 sources, 1 articles · Not located ### 28 October 2026 — [Small packages: European tax causes drop in shipments to France](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2680-small-packages-european-tax-causes-drop-in-shipments-to-france.md) Since the introduction of a 3 euro tax by the EU in July, small packages from China have decreased significantly in France, according to the government, which also welcomes the decline in traffic on Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. 11 sources, 14 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [France et Europe face aux plateformes chinoises de petits colis](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2786-france-et-europe-face-aux-plateformes-chinoises-de-petits-colis.md) La France puis l'Union européenne imposent une taxe sur les petits colis venus de Chine pour protéger consommateurs et commerces européens. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [The government welcomes a 42% decrease in Shein traffic](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2832-the-government-welcomes-a-42-decrease-in-shein-traffic.md) Ministers Serge Papin and David Amiel have drawn a positive assessment of the measures taken against Chinese platforms such as Shein, Temu or AliExpress, citing a 42% drop in Shein traffic over one year. 6 sources, 8 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [Serge Papin dresse le bilan d'un an de lutte contre l'ultra-fast-fashion](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3366-serge-papin-dresse-le-bilan-d-un-an-de-lutte-contre-l-ultra-fast-fashion.md) Le ministre du Commerce s'est félicité depuis Bercy du bilan d'un an de lutte contre les dérives des plateformes de mode éclair, tout en réaffirmant son soutien aux commerçants victimes de pillage. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 29 October 2026 — [Petits colis chinois : un édito salue une « petite victoire pour l'Europe »](https://acturadar.com/en/events/4426-petits-colis-chinois-un-edito-salue-une-petite-victoire-pour-l-europe.md) Un éditorial revient sur la taxation des petits colis chinois et la juge comme une avancée pour l'Europe. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 1 November 2026 — [Ultra fast-fashion: debate over tightening rules divides readers](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6101-ultra-fast-fashion-debate-over-tightening-rules-divides-readers.md) As ultra fast-fashion takes an increasing place in consumption habits, the question of legislative tightening or reinforced taxation divides the surveyed readers. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 1 November 2026 — [L'UE impose 2 euros de frais de traitement sur les produits importés](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6168-l-ue-impose-2-euros-de-frais-de-traitement-sur-les-produits-importes.md) L'Union européenne instaure des frais de traitement de 2 euros par catégorie d'objets importés, notamment via les plateformes chinoises, en complément de la taxe sur les petits colis. La mesure vise à freiner l'afflux de produits importés. 3 sources, 6 articles · Nationwide ### 1 November 2026 — [Nouvelle taxe sur les petits colis : premiers effets sur le fast fashion](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6324-nouvelle-taxe-sur-les-petits-colis-premiers-effets-sur-le-fast-fashion.md) Une nouvelle mesure tarifaire s'applique depuis le 1er novembre 2026 aux colis extra-européens, après la taxe européenne et le malus sur l'ultra-fast fashion ; les premiers chiffres montrent une certaine efficacité contre Shein et Temu. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 4 November 2026 — [Shein investit 500 millions d'euros en Pologne pour contourner la taxe sur les petits colis](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9622-shein-investit-500-millions-d-euros-en-pologne-pour-contourner-la-taxe-sur-les.md) Le géant chinois Shein annonce investir 500 millions d'euros en Pologne en 2026 pour développer sa plateforme logistique européenne, afin de limiter l'impact de la taxation européenne sur les petits colis qui pèse sur ses ventes. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 9 November 2026 — [Les consommateurs français délaissent les plateformes chinoises, taxe sur les petits colis en cause](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13895-les-consommateurs-francais-delaissent-les-plateformes-chinoises-taxe-sur-les.md) Les plateformes chinoises comme Shein, Temu ou AliExpress enregistrent un recul des commandes en Europe, notamment sous l'effet de la nouvelle taxe sur les petits colis. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Taxation of Chinese small parcels and retreat of platforms in France”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/108-taxation-of-chinese-small-parcels-and-retreat-of-platforms-in-france Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology