U.S. Suspends Duty-Free Status for Packages Below $800
The U.S. Customs has suspended the duty-free status for packages below $800 from non-postal channels (such as commercial express delivery) effective immediately. All such goods must be officially declared and taxed, significantly increasing logistics costs and clearance times for direct sellers.
What are the key facts?
- 1Policy change: Indefinitely suspending duty-free status for small packages from non-postal channels
- 2Scope of impact: Express delivery, freight, and other non-postal channels
What happened?
U.S. Customs no longer allows small packages from express delivery and freight, etc., through non-postal channels to enjoy the $800 duty-free status. All goods must be officially declared and customs duties paid. It is recommended that sellers shift to international postal networks or assess overseas warehouse stock solutions.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers relying on small parcel direct shipping will face significant increases in logistics costs; it is advisable to swiftly adjust logistics strategies, such as switching to postal channels or establishing overseas warehouses.