I live in France and always take EMS.
A couple of years ago, I never had taxes.
But now it seems that I get taxes at customs when my parcel worth more than 100€ approximately. And I've to pay like 60€ of taxes
I'm not sure if I get taxes (when it's more than 100€) all the time. But usually it is the case I think.
Yet, I don't know if it is only the case wit EMS?
I hope I helped you a bit!