Now for each item in the package from countries outside the EU you will have to pay an additional 2 euros from today, November 1, the requirements of the laws of the European Union come into force, which provide for the collection of a fee for the processing of all packages from third countries, informs the State Revenue Service (SRS). For each item in the package you will have to pay a handling fee of 2 euros. These changes apply to goods purchased in online stores and e-commerce platforms (marketplaces) outside the EU, in particular in China, USA, UK, Norway, Switzerland and other so-called. Third countries. The DGS explains that the purpose of these changes is to promote fair competition between traders in the EU and third countries, reduce the risk of fraud and ensure more effective control of goods entering the market.