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Customs Regulations And E-commerce

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It is well known that e-commerce has radically transformed international trade, making customs regulations increasingly central to the regulation of trade.

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Massimo Baldi Pergami Belluzzi
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It is well known that e-commerce has radically transformed international trade, making customs regulations increasingly central to the regulation of trade. Any goods purchased online from or to countries outside the European Union are subject to customs controls and obligations, including VAT duties and possible import restrictions.

Over the last 20 years, e-commerce has evolved from a simple innovative idea to an entire sector that contributes significantly to the global economy, with an increasing number of European consumers making purchases from non-EU countries.

Take, for example, the recent development of so-called "fast fashion," with production mainly coming from countries such as China, Bangladesh, and Cambodia.

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