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EU

The parcel that pays no tax: how China’s DDP machine drives a lorry through EU customs

July 5, 2026July 3, 2026 by Ryan O'Donnell
cross-border parcels customs

Billions of undervalued DDP parcels enter the EU almost unchecked, dodging duty and VAT while local retailers pay in full. How the loophole works, and why the EU keeps waving it through.

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