European consumers, including Romanians, could soon notice changes in the way they shop from international online platforms as new EU regulations come into force. Until now, shipments arriving from outside the European Union valued at up to €150 were exempt from customs duties. This exemption contributed to the rapid expansion of international e-commerce platforms over recent years. According to European Commission data, 4.6 billion low-value parcels entered EU member states in 2024 alone, with