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EU’s €3 Crackdown on Temu and AliExpress Could Be Bad News for Cheap Chinese Toner Imports.
The European Union’s new €3 customs fee on low-value imports from platforms like Temu, AliExpress, and Shein sends a clear message: Europe is growing tired of the flood of ultra-cheap Chinese products entering its market. For the printer industry, this could be especially significant as low-cost Chinese compatible toner cartridges have long undercut OEMs and legitimate remanufacturers on price. While many aftermarket cartridges are produced responsibly, critics argue that bargain-basement toner sold through overseas marketplaces has fueled a race to the bottom, making it harder for compliant manufacturers to compete on quality, safety, environmental standards, and intellectual property. With billions of low-value parcels now facing additional customs costs and greater scrutiny, the era of ordering the cheapest Chinese toner online may finally be becoming more expensive. Whether this is protectionism or simply leveling the playing field, the EU’s move is another sign that governments are beginning to push back against the business model that helped Temu and AliExpress dominate cross-border e-commerce. (Reuters)
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