DHL Suspends U.S. Deliveries Over New Customs Tariffs
DHL Express halts shipments over $800 to the U.S. due to increased customs regulations following Trump's tariff policy changes.
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Overview
DHL Express has announced a temporary suspension of deliveries to the U.S. for packages exceeding $800, due to new customs regulations that have increased clearance requirements. Previously, packages valued at up to $2,500 could enter the U.S. with minimal paperwork. This change, part of the Trump administration's tariff regime, aims to address concerns over illicit shipments from China but has sparked criticism from companies like Hongkong Post, which halted its services entirely in light of the new rules. Shipments below $800 will remain unaffected, but businesses may face additional delays.
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Analysis
- DHL Express is temporarily suspending shipments over $800 to the U.S. due to increased customs regulations following changes in tariff policies.
- The new U.S. customs rules significantly lower the threshold for formal entry processing of international packages, which previously was set at $2,500.
- The suspension reflects larger trade tensions, as companies like Hongkong Post also halt services to the U.S., accusing the U.S. of bullying through tariff implementation.
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DHL Express suspended B2C shipments to the U.S. over $800 because U.S. Customs and Border Protection lowered the threshold for formal customs entry from $2,500 to $800, resulting in a significant increase in paperwork and workload for customs clearance, causing multi-day shipping delays.
No, business-to-business shipments over $800 to the U.S. are not suspended, but they may also face delays due to increased customs processing requirements.
The U.S. customs regulation change lowered the informal entry threshold from $2,500 to $800 for shipments entering the U.S., requiring formal entry processing for all shipments valued over $800, which involves more complex documentation and clearance procedures.
Yes, shipments with a declared value below $800 are not affected by the suspension and continue to be delivered as before.
Other carriers such as FedEx and UPS are also making adjustments to comply with the new U.S. customs rules that require formal entry processing for shipments over $800, which has caused delays and changes in shipping operations.
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