Sofia Rijo discusses new customs rules for e-commerce on RTP

Sofia Rijo, Professional Partner at Abreu Advogados and a specialist in the firm’s Customs and International Trade practice, appeared on RTP, Portugal’s public broadcaster, to explain the new customs rules applicable to e-commerce consignments imported from outside the European Union.

Her intervention focused on the abolition of the customs duty exemption for low-value consignments of up to €150 and the introduction of a fixed €3 fee per product category. These changes, which entered into force on 1 July, are expected to have a significant impact on consumers, online marketplaces, logistics operators and businesses involved in import operations.

During the interview, Sofia Rijo explained that the new European customs framework represents a significant development for e-commerce, affecting final consumer costs, the responsibilities of online platforms and the procedures applicable to the import of goods from outside the European Union.

Watch the full report here (available in Portuguese).