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U.S. Ends De Minimis Exemption, Disrupting Global Shipments

8/24/2025

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The U.S. will end the de minimis exemption on August 29, affecting global postal services and shipments from Europe and Asia.
DHL and Royal Mail have suspended U.S. deliveries due to unclear compliance requirements from U.S. authorities.
The exemption's removal addresses concerns over illicit drug shipments, especially from China.
De minimis shipments increased significantly from 134 million in 2015 to 1.34 billion in 2024.

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Story summary

The U.S. will end the de minimis exemption on August 29, affecting global postal services and shipments from Europe and Asia.
DHL and Royal Mail have suspended U.S. deliveries due to unclear compliance requirements from U.S. authorities.
The exemption's removal addresses concerns over illicit drug shipments, especially from China.
De minimis shipments increased significantly from 134 million in 2015 to 1.34 billion in 2024.