GTPA Global Trade Update for SMEs
U.S. De Minimis Rule Change Disrupts Postal Parcels — What SMEs Need to Know
+ New e-Commerce Survival Toolkit
The short version
- From 29 August 2025, the U.S. suspends its $800 de minimis duty-free threshold for imports.
- National postal operators across Europe, Asia, and beyond have temporarily paused acceptance of U.S.-bound parcels, citing uncertainty over trade documentation, data requirements, and duty collection processes.
- Courier/express operators (DHL Express, FedEx, UPS) continue to move shipments, but often on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis.
- The GTPA has released a new e-Commerce Survival Toolkit to help SMEs navigate compliance, logistics, and scaling strategies during this transition.