Czech customs authorities have collected nearly 117 million Czech crowns (approximately $5 million USD) in import duties over the past two weeks. This revenue stems from almost 470,000 low-value packages arriving from countries outside the European Union. The new duties, implemented by the EU on July 1st, target previously untaxed goods of low value. The aim of the change is to level the playing field for businesses, strengthen oversight of imported products, and reduce the volume of goods entering the EU in small shipments. This move is intended to address concerns about unfair competition and ensure proper tax collection on all imported goods. The initiative signifies a shift in EU trade policy regarding small-value shipments from non-EU countries.