Logistics
Global Postal Services suspends some U.S. shipments after de minimis exemption expires
The United States have permanently ended the "de minimalis" exemption which allowed imports of items under $800 duty-free. The change is effective as of Friday and follows the executive order by President Donald Trump citing this exemption as a loophole to facilitate drug trafficking and tariff evasion. This decision has an impact on global retailers and post services. To comply with new U.S. Customs requirements, they are taking various measures such as suspending or adjusting their services. A six-month period of transition allows postal shippers the option to pay a fixed duty per package. Here is a summary of the...