The administration of US President Donald Trump announced last month that from August 29 he would suspend the global “de minimis” release, which also allows the minimum number of formalities, for international shipments worth below $ 800.
At the beginning of this week, postal groups in Scandinavia, Austria and Belgium announced the suspension of parcels to the USA – writes CNN.
“The reason for these probably temporary restrictions are new procedures required by the US authorities in the case of postal parcels,” said DHL.
On August 25, it will be the last day of accepting shipments, but DHL Express, offering Premium courier services, will not feel the effects of suspension, added the company.
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Not only DHL. It is becoming increasingly difficult to send a package to the USA
On Thursday, the Austrian post reported that from next Tuesday it will no longer accept standard shipments directed to the USA, CNN reports.
The group controlled by the state as the reasons for its decision gave, among others Lifting the “de minimis” exemption. “This exacerbation of the regulations is a serious challenge for all postal companies around the world sending goods to the USA,” she said.
DHL
DHL is a German company dealing in shipping and logistics, operating in the segment of international courier parcels. It has a global range. The company provides parcels to over 220 countries. DHL Group combines two brands: DHL and Deutsche Post. According to the company, it employs 600,000 employees, in 2024, generated revenue of EUR 84.2 billion.
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Source: CNN
