DHL Restricts Parcel Services from Germany to the US Amid New Tariff Regulations
Global logistics giant DHL is restricting parcel services from Germany to the United States due to new tariff regulations imposed by the Trump administration, the Germany-based company said on Friday.
Global logistics giant DHL is restricting parcel services from Germany to the United States due to new tariff regulations imposed by the Trump administration, the Germany-based company said on Friday.
For the time being, parcels posted in Germany and destined for the US will only be delivered if they are declared as gifts and if their value does not exceed $100, DHL said at its headquarters in Bonn.
Starting Saturday, private customers may continue to send more valuable packages to the US via DHL’s more expensive express mail service, while business customers will be allowed to do so from next Tuesday.
It comes as the US is set to abolish duty-free imports of goods worth less than $800 from August 29, as per an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump.
Customs duties of between $80 and $200 will be levied on each item.
“The majority of private customer parcels to the US are below the $100 threshold anyway, so private customers are relatively unaffected by the new regulations,” a DHL spokesman said, stressing that the restrictions are expected to be temporary.
However, it remained initially unclear how long the new rules will be in place.
Other European postal services, including in Austria, Sweden and Belgium, have also changed their regulations for parcel services to the US in recent days in light of the planned customs changes.
DHL noted that key issues regarding the new rules remain unresolved: “in particular how and from whom customs duties are to be collected in future, what additional data is required and how data is to be transferred to the US customs authorities.”
Source: dpa
DHL Restricts Parcel Services from Germany to the US Amid New Tariff Regulations
Global logistics giant DHL is restricting parcel services from Germany to the United States due to new tariff regulations imposed by the Trump administration, the Germany-based company said on Friday.
Global logistics giant DHL is restricting parcel services from Germany to the United States due to new tariff regulations imposed by the Trump administration, the Germany-based company said on Friday.
For the time being, parcels posted in Germany and destined for the US will only be delivered if they are declared as gifts and if their value does not exceed $100, DHL said at its headquarters in Bonn.
Starting Saturday, private customers may continue to send more valuable packages to the US via DHL’s more expensive express mail service, while business customers will be allowed to do so from next Tuesday.
It comes as the US is set to abolish duty-free imports of goods worth less than $800 from August 29, as per an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump.
Customs duties of between $80 and $200 will be levied on each item.
“The majority of private customer parcels to the US are below the $100 threshold anyway, so private customers are relatively unaffected by the new regulations,” a DHL spokesman said, stressing that the restrictions are expected to be temporary.
However, it remained initially unclear how long the new rules will be in place.
Other European postal services, including in Austria, Sweden and Belgium, have also changed their regulations for parcel services to the US in recent days in light of the planned customs changes.
DHL noted that key issues regarding the new rules remain unresolved: “in particular how and from whom customs duties are to be collected in future, what additional data is required and how data is to be transferred to the US customs authorities.”
Source: dpa
DHL Restricts Parcel Services to the U.S. Amid New Tariff Regulations
Bonn, Germany – In a significant shift for international shipping, global logistics giant DHL announced on Friday that it will restrict parcel services from Germany to the United States due to new tariff regulations imposed by the Trump administration.
Effective immediately, parcels sent from Germany to the U.S. will only be delivered if declared as gifts and valued at $100 or less. This measure comes as the U.S. prepares to abolish duty-free imports for goods valued under $800 starting August 29, following an executive order from President Trump. Under the new rules, customs duties ranging from $80 to $200 will be applied to each item exceeding the threshold.
DHL’s spokesperson emphasized that most private customer parcels typically fall below the $100 limit, suggesting that the impact on individual senders may be minimal. “The majority of private customer parcels to the U.S. are below the $100 threshold anyway, so private customers are relatively unaffected by the new regulations,” the spokesperson stated, while also indicating that these restrictions are expected to be temporary.
For those looking to send more valuable packages, DHL is offering an alternative. Private customers can utilize the company’s express mail service, albeit at a higher cost, starting Saturday. Business customers will gain access to this option from next Tuesday.
The announcement follows similar changes from other European postal services, including those in Austria, Sweden, and Belgium, which have also adjusted their regulations in response to the impending customs changes.
Despite the swift implementation of these new rules, key questions remain unanswered. DHL highlighted ongoing uncertainties regarding how customs duties will be collected, what additional data will be required, and how this information will be communicated to U.S. customs authorities.
As the logistics landscape shifts in response to evolving trade policies, both consumers and businesses will need to navigate these new regulations carefully. The duration of these restrictions remains unclear, leaving many to speculate on the future of transatlantic shipping.
For now, customers are encouraged to stay informed and plan their shipments accordingly as the situation develops.
