DHL Express is temporarily suspending shipments valued over $800 to the United States following the introduction of new tariff measures, citing heightened customs red tape that complicates the delivery process.
DHL Halts High-Value US Shipments Amid New Tariff Regulations
DHL Halts High-Value US Shipments Amid New Tariff Regulations
DHL Express has announced a pause on high-value deliveries to the US due to increased customs regulations linked to recent tariff reforms.
In a significant shift in policy, DHL Express announced it would temporarily halt high-value deliveries to the United States, effective Monday, due to a "significant increase" in customs regulations stemming from the tariff regime established by the Trump administration. The new limit on shipments, which previously allowed packages valued up to $2,500 to be sent with minimal paperwork, has now been lowered to $800, resulting in considerable delays.
The logistics company explained that this change has led to a rise in formal customs clearances, which their team is working to manage around the clock. While business-to-business deliveries will continue, they too are expected to face potential delays. However, packages valued at less than $800 will still be accepted as they can bypass the stringent checks.
Compounding this situation, the White House plans to further restrict low-value shipments under $800, particularly targeting packages dispatched from China and Hong Kong. The impending closure of the "de minimis" rule on May 2 is expected to significantly impact retailers like Shein and Temu, both of which have indicated that they will raise prices due to these changes.
The Trump administration has justified these regulations by claiming that certain shippers from China engaged in deceptive practices to evade detection of illicit substances within their packages. Under a new executive order, these measures aim to counter the synthetic opioid epidemic that has been a major concern in the US.
In response, Hongkong Post has also voiced its frustration, recently announcing the suspension of packages sent to the US by sea as well as additional restrictions starting April 27. Their statement criticized the US for what they termed as bullying and abusive tariff practices, hinting at a complicated relationship between the nations moving forward.
The logistics company explained that this change has led to a rise in formal customs clearances, which their team is working to manage around the clock. While business-to-business deliveries will continue, they too are expected to face potential delays. However, packages valued at less than $800 will still be accepted as they can bypass the stringent checks.
Compounding this situation, the White House plans to further restrict low-value shipments under $800, particularly targeting packages dispatched from China and Hong Kong. The impending closure of the "de minimis" rule on May 2 is expected to significantly impact retailers like Shein and Temu, both of which have indicated that they will raise prices due to these changes.
The Trump administration has justified these regulations by claiming that certain shippers from China engaged in deceptive practices to evade detection of illicit substances within their packages. Under a new executive order, these measures aim to counter the synthetic opioid epidemic that has been a major concern in the US.
In response, Hongkong Post has also voiced its frustration, recently announcing the suspension of packages sent to the US by sea as well as additional restrictions starting April 27. Their statement criticized the US for what they termed as bullying and abusive tariff practices, hinting at a complicated relationship between the nations moving forward.
