# Taxation of small Chinese parcels: measures in France and the EU > On October 25, 2026, an additional two-euro levy per product was announced for November to cover management and customs processing fees for small parcels. On October 26, the European Commission validated Temu's action plan against the sale of illegal and dangerous products, after a 200 million euro fine. On October 28, the government welcomed a decline in small parcel shipments since the European three-euro tax introduced in July, as well as a 42% drop in Shein traffic over one year. On November 1, the EU introduced two-euro processing fees per category of imported items, in addition to the small parcel tax, and the first effects of the new tariff measure are observed on fast fashion. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 10 events nationwide, followed from 25 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. 53 articles from 25 sources (economy, society); last updated on 1 November 2026 at 15:00. - Status: ongoing - Category: Economy, Society - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 25 October 2026 at 21:40 - Updated: 1 November 2026 at 15:00 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/108-taxation-of-small-chinese-parcels-measures-in-france-and-the-eu ## Reported figures - deux euros - trois euros - 2 euros - Deux euros - 3 euros ## Coverage angles All three sides cover the same tariff sequence (small parcel tax, 2-euro processing fees, government assessment) but differ in angle: the left emphasizes the record claimed by the executive and support for merchants, the center adopts a descriptive and questioning stance on the effectiveness of the measures, the right highlights the impact on consumers' wallets and the practical terms of the fees. **Common ground** - A 2-euro levy applies from November 1 on parcels imported from outside the EU - This measure is added to the European 3-euro tax on small parcels introduced in July - The government highlights a decline in small parcel shipments and Shein traffic - The European Commission validated Temu's action plan after a 200 million euro fine **Differences** - The left presents the decline in traffic as the result of government policy, while the center explicitly questions the real effectiveness of the measures - The right emphasizes the extra cost for consumers and billing per category of items, an angle little developed on the left - The center includes participatory formats (readers' opinions on tightening the rules), absent from the other sides ## Timeline (10 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, 13 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 --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Taxation of small Chinese parcels: measures in France and the EU”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/108-taxation-of-small-chinese-parcels-measures-in-france-and-the-eu Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology