US Parcel Tariffs: New ‘De Minimis’ Rules Impact Shipments

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New US Policy: President Trump ‌has ended the “de minimis” duty-free exception for China, meaning goods imported from China will now be subject too tariffs.
What’s Affected: This primarily impacts packages from businesses shipped to the US.‍ Letters and gifts under $100 (between individuals) are exempt. Most⁣ packages ⁤currently qualify for the de​ minimis exemption.
Logistical Issues: Postal services and parcel companies are pausing shipments not because of the tariffs themselves, but due to uncertainty about how to collect those duties and the need to create new‍ logistics systems. Key questions remain about⁢ duty collection, data‍ requirements, and data transmission to US Customs.
DHL’s Response: DHL Group has suspended business shipments to the US through Deutsche ​Post and DHL Parcel Germany. DHL Express remains available (but is ‍more ‍expensive). They don’t know how long the⁤ pause will ⁣last.
* La Poste’s Response: The French postal service, La Poste, is also suspending shipments of goods to ​the US.

In essence,the new policy is creating logistical headaches for international shipping companies,leading them to temporarily⁣ halt certain services while they adapt.