# Taxation of small Chinese parcels: measures and assessment in France > On 25 October 2026, an additional €2 per product levy was announced for November to cover customs management and processing costs for small parcels, after a €2 levy and then a €3 European levy. On 26 October, the European Commission approved Temu's action plan against the sale of illegal and dangerous products, after a €200 million fine, for application throughout the Union, including France. On 28 October, the government said that the €3 European levy introduced in July has significantly reduced Chinese parcels arriving in France and welcomed the decline in traffic on Shein, Temu and AliExpress. Ministers Serge Papin and David Amiel gave a positive assessment of the measures, citing a 42 % drop in Shein's traffic over a year, while Serge Papin presented from Bercy a one‑year review of the fight against ultra‑fast fashion and reaffirmed his support for merchants. On 29 October, an editorial hailed a "small victory for Europe". **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 7 events nationwide, followed from 25 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. 41 articles from 23 sources (economy); last updated on 29 October 2026 at 20:40. - Status: ongoing - Category: Economy - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 25 October 2026 at 21:40 - Updated: 29 October 2026 at 20:40 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/108-taxation-of-small-chinese-parcels-measures-and-assessment-in-france ## Reported figures - deux euros - trois euros - 2 euros - Deux euros - 3 euros ## Coverage angles All three sides report the positive government assessment of the taxation of small Chinese parcels, but the centre and right provide more detail on the modalities and amounts of the new measures, while the left focuses on the ministers' statements and support for merchants. **Common ground** - The number of small parcels sent to France fell sharply between June and August - The government gives a positive assessment of measures against Chinese platforms - Shein's traffic fell by 42 % in one year - A €3 European levy on small parcels has been in force since July **Differences** - The left highlights support for merchants and the ministers' discourse, an angle little present on the right - The centre and right detail the €2 processing fee applicable from 1 November, an element absent from the left's articles - The right emphasizes the €200 million fine and Temu's action plan validated by the European Commission, not mentioned on the left - The centre includes consumer reports and questions about the relevance of the taxes, absent from the other sides ## Timeline (7 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. 14 sources, 17 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. 10 sources, 12 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 --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Taxation of small Chinese parcels: measures and assessment in France”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/108-taxation-of-small-chinese-parcels-measures-and-assessment-in-france Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology