By Stefan Kühn - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
DHL has reported that the recent changes have led to a significant increase in formal customs clearances, which the company is managing continuously.
While DHL is working to accommodate this rise, shipments valued over $800, irrespective of their origin, may face delays of several days.
However, the company will continue to deliver packages valued at less than $800, which can be sent to the United States with minimal scrutiny.
On May 2, the White House plans to tighten regulations on deliveries under $800, particularly those originating from China and Hong Kong, by closing a loophole that currently allows low-value packages to enter the US without incurring duties.
The elimination of the “de minimis” rule will affect companies such as Shein, a fast-fashion retailer, and Temu, a budget retail giant.
Both Shein and Temu have indicated that they will raise prices in response to the recent changes in global trade regulations and tariffs.
The Trump administration has alleged that numerous shippers in China engage in deceptive practices to conceal illicit substances and misrepresent the contents of shipments sent to the US.
According to an executive order, the White House stated that these measures are intended to “address the synthetic opioid supply chain,” which it claims significantly contributes to the synthetic opioid crisis in the United States.
In response, Beijing has asserted that the fentanyl opioid issue is a “US problem” and emphasized that China enforces the strictest drug policies globally.
Last week, Hongkong Post announced it would suspend sea shipments to the US and, starting April 27, would cease accepting parcels destined for America.
The organization remarked, “The US is being unreasonable, engaging in bullying tactics, and imposing tariffs in an abusive manner.”
