New tax on small parcels generates over 42 million euros in one month

Since July 1, a tax of 3 euros has been implemented for small parcels imported from countries outside the European Union. According to information reported by La Libre Belgique, this tax targets online purchases valued at less than 150 euros.

In just one month of implementation, this new measure has generated 42.5 million euros for the Belgian state. The data comes from a report by the customs service, as relayed by the Flemish daily Het Laatste Nieuws.

The aim of this tax is to limit the influx of freight, a concern among customs authorities. As small online orders become increasingly common, the measure seeks to regulate this phenomenon.

The figures and impact of this new tax could fuel discussions on customs policies in Belgium and online economies, depending on feedback regarding its implementation.