Beginning on April 21, 2025, DHL Express, Deutsche Post’s international logistics division, will stop shipping any business-to-consumer (B2C) packages to the US that total more than $800. New US Customs regulations that drastically reduce the bar for official customs entry processing—from $2,500 to $800—have prompted the action.
In a statement posted on its website, DHL said the suspension was only temporary and necessary while it adapted to the adjustments.
Although there may be delays, business-to-business (B2B) shipments will continue. Both consumers and businesses are unaffected by shipments under $800.
The revised customs regulation comes after the US government decided to remove tariff-free shipping for shipments coming from China and Hong Kong, a move that has angered trading partners. After accusing Washington of “bullying” and warning senders of “exorbitant and unreasonable fees,” Hongkong Post discontinued maritime mail services for products to the US last week.
DHL informed Reuters that it would “work with our customers to help them understand and adapt to the changes that are planned for May 2” and that it would continue to handle shipments “in accordance with the applicable customs rules and regulations.”
The change in policy is viewed as a hot spot in the larger trade dispute between the US and China. Beijing has responded to President Donald Trump’s 245% higher duties on goods from China and Hong Kong, which he placed due to fears over fentanyl trafficking.
