An executive order will end the de minimis rule allowing packages under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free, effective August 29. The exemption had already been eliminated for China and Hong Kong and is now suspended for all countries. Letters and gifts under $100 sent between individuals remain exempt. Many European parcel companies, including DHL, Royal Mail, and French and Spanish national post offices, are temporarily suspending some shipments to the U.S. The suspensions stem chiefly from ambiguous policies and the need to build new customs data and collection logistics, not only increased tariff costs. DHL suspended business shipments via Deutsche Post and DHL Parcel Germany while maintaining Express service.
Many European parcel companies including DHL, the Royal Mail, and the French and Spanish national post offices are temporarily suspending some shipments to the U.S., citing new U.S. tariff policies that kick in this week. And while the financial costs of tariffs have dominated trade news this summer, in this case, it's not so much the money as the paperwork that's a stumbling block.
The "de minimis" rule (sometimes called a loophole) had already been eliminated for China and Hong Kong, but is now being suspended for all countries. Letters are not affected by the new rules. Also, gifts worth less than $100 (and sent between individuals, not from a company) are exempt and can still be sent. But packages from businesses will be significantly affected.
"Key questions remain unresolved," writes DHL Group in a statement, "particularly regarding how and by whom customs duties will be collected in the future, what additional data will be required, and how the data transmission to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be carried out. As a result, DHL Group says, it's suspending business shipments to the U.S. through Deutsche Post and DHL Parcel Germany. The more expensive DHL Express service will remain an option."
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