Latvia receives many shipments every day from abroad, including third countries - especially from China. And although all these shipments must be declared from 2021, most of them have not been subject to customs duty so far.

Currently, commercial consignments from third countries must be declared and VAT paid in the EU. Shipments of up to €150 are exempt from customs duty.

"This way we are actually supporting third-country traders," said Irena Knoka, Head of the Customs Met...