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France targets Shein and Temu with new fast fashion levy

Starting this week, France will charge a penalty on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast fashion retailers, with the fee reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030. Aimed at platforms like Shein, Temu…
france24.com
August 31, 2026
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France targets Shein and Temu with new fast fashion levy
WHAT HAPPENED
The harmful effects of ultra-fast fashion on our environment and our economy are well known and documented, France will from Tuesday impose a fee on ultra-fastfashionitems that will eventually reach almost 20 euros per garment, as the government targets major Asiane-commerceplatforms including Shein. Read more French parliament passes fast fashion bill targeting Shein and Temu It is part of a push to rein in Asian e-commerce giants including Shein, Temu and AliExpress, which have exploded in popularity in France in recent years. Under the legislation, ultra-fast fashion will be determined according to two criteria: the volume of clothing placed on the market and the cost of repairing garments relative to their purchase price. The per-item fee will vary on a set scale according to how each product scores on both these standards.
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