Customers who order inexpensive clothing, accessories or small items from Chinese online stores may see price increases starting 1 November 2026. A new handling charge of two euros will be added for each customs declaration item shipped from outside the European Union. The extra fee can push the total cost of a parcel above the original price of the goods. The measure targets shipments that previously benefited from lower customs expenses. Retailers and shoppers alike will need to factor the surcharge into budgeting. The change revives concerns about the affordability of cross‑border e‑commerce.