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France Imposes Heavy Fees on Temu, Shein Fast Fashion Products

France begins levying taxes on fast fashion items from Temu and Shein to curb overconsumption and environmental damage.

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French authorities began levying fees on fast fashion products sold via e-commerce platforms to curb overconsumption and environmental damage. [1] France imposed new fees on ultra-fast fashion brands like Temu and Shein as part of a law enacted in June to curb overconsumption of cheap clothing. [2] By 2030, the fee per garment could reach a maximum of 19.50 euros. [3] The fees can reach up to 50% of the pre-tax product price, with specific amounts including 0.5 euros for underwear, 2 euros for t-shirts, and 12 euros for jackets. [4] The French parliament passed a law in June to regulate fast fashion products, leading to this fee imposition. [5] French shoppers spent $3.2 billion on textile products in 2025, averaging 43 items per person, according to ReFashion. [6] The fees are calculated using a formula based on the number of products available, their prices, and how easily they can be repaired. [7] The new legislation bans ultra-fast fashion advertising in France, including on social media and through influencer partnerships. [8]
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  1. French authorities began levying fees on fast fashion products sold via e-commerce platforms to curb overconsumption and environmental damage. · KyungHyangSinmun
  2. France imposed new fees on ultra-fast fashion brands like Temu and Shein as part of a law enacted in June to curb overconsumption of cheap clothing. · abc.net.auAustralia
  3. By 2030, the fee per garment could reach a maximum of 19.50 euros. · KyungHyangSinmun
  4. The fees can reach up to 50% of the pre-tax product price, with specific amounts including 0.5 euros for underwear, 2 euros for t-shirts, and 12 euros for jackets. · KyungHyangSinmun
  5. The French parliament passed a law in June to regulate fast fashion products, leading to this fee imposition. · KyungHyangSinmun
  6. French shoppers spent $3.2 billion on textile products in 2025, averaging 43 items per person, according to ReFashion. · abc.net.auAustralia
  7. The fees are calculated using a formula based on the number of products available, their prices, and how easily they can be repaired. · abc.net.auAustralia
  8. The new legislation bans ultra-fast fashion advertising in France, including on social media and through influencer partnerships. · abc.net.auAustralia
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