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The EU scrapped its €150 customs exemption in July 2026 and added a €3 flat duty per item. Here is who pays, what changes at checkout, and what is coming next.

Is AliExpress jewelry safe? The real risks from lead, cadmium and nickel, which materials are safe to wear, and how to vet a listing before buying.

AliExpress item not received? The two claim types, the deadlines, the proof-of-delivery gaps that win a 'delivered but missing' dispute, and how to file.

Why AliExpress tracking stops updating: the customs and Cainiao handoff stalls, how long is normal by shipping method, how to track properly, and when to act.

AliExpress publishes no stacking rulebook. What its terms do say about coupons, codes and Coins, a worked cart example, and why stacks fail at checkout.

EU customs found 65% of cosmetics bought online broke EU rules, and AliExpress was fined €550m. What that means, and the label checks that spot risky makeup.