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    Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels

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    Posted on November 12, 2025

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    Last updated: January 21, 2026

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    Tags:innovatione-commerceEuropean economiestax administrationfinancial community

    Quick Summary

    Italy's Economy Minister urges the EU to implement a levy on low-value e-commerce parcels by 2026, addressing concerns over unregulated imports.

    Table of Contents

    • Italy's Call for EU Levy on E-Commerce
    • Proposed Changes to Implementation Timeline
    • Concerns Over Unregulated Products

    Italy Pushes for Earlier EU Tax on Low-Value E-Commerce Parcels

    Italy's Call for EU Levy on E-Commerce

    ROME (Reuters) -The European Union needs to adopt "strong and fast" rules against the invasion of cheap and unregulated products, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Wednesday.

    Proposed Changes to Implementation Timeline

    He also said the EU should bring forward to 2026, from 2028, the planned introduction of a levy on lower-value e-commerce parcels coming from outside the bloc.

    Concerns Over Unregulated Products

    (Reporting by Giuseppe Fonte, editing by Alvise Armellini)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Italy urges EU to speed up levy on low-value parcels.
    • •Economy Minister Giorgetti advocates for 2026 start.
    • •Concerns over unregulated cheap imports into the EU.
    • •Current plan is to implement the levy by 2028.
    • •The proposal aims to protect EU markets.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels

    1What are low-value parcels?

    Low-value parcels refer to packages that have a low monetary value, often used in e-commerce transactions, typically exempt from certain taxes or tariffs.

    2What is e-commerce?

    E-commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet, allowing consumers to shop online from various retailers.

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