"From 29 August, the US will no longer allow low-value parcels to enter duty-free, ending the so-called de minimis exemption that let overseas consumers send goods worth up to $800 without paying tariffs. Only gifts valued at under $100 will remain duty-free. The move, announced through a White House executive order last month, accelerates changes initially due in 2027 and marks a significant escalation in Trump's trade agenda."
"Royal Mail said it would suspend its US export services for businesses from Tuesday, although it hopes to resume within days once systems are updated. Cards and letters will continue to be delivered as usual. "We have been working hard with US authorities and international partners to adapt our services to meet the new US de minimis requirements so UK consumers and businesses can continue to use our services when they come into effect," Royal Mail said."
"Deutsche Post and DHL Parcel Germany also confirmed they would temporarily suspend business parcel services to the US, citing "key questions" about how duties will be charged and who will be responsible for payment. DHL said its express services would continue to operate. PostNord, the Nordic postal operator, has also paused US shipments, saying American authorities only provided full technical details on 15 August, leaving insufficient time to implement changes."
From 29 August the US ends the de minimis exemption for low-value parcels, removing duty-free entry for goods other than gifts under $100 and accelerating changes originally scheduled for 2027. Major postal operators have paused or suspended some US-bound parcel services while systems and procedures are updated and questions over duty charging and payer responsibility are resolved. Royal Mail suspended business export services but hopes to resume within days; cards and letters remain unaffected. Deutsche Post, DHL Parcel Germany and PostNord also paused business shipments, citing insufficient technical details and the need to ensure full compliance.
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