Germany Supports Closing Loopholes Favoring Chinese E-commerce Growth

Chinese companies argue that their success is due to flexible supply chains and demand-driven business models, insisting they comply with all relevant regulations. However, Germany’s largest retail association, Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE), criticizes the current regulations for encouraging an overwhelming number of small package deliveries that customs cannot adequately inspect.

According to the European Commission, approximately two billion packages under 150 euros entered the EU last year, posing a significant challenge for customs authorities. The proposal to close this loophole has already received preliminary approval from the European Parliament and will be further addressed by future EU legislation.