According to the latest executive order, businesses may face an $80 per item charge for a country with a tariff rate less than 16%, or costs as high as $160 per item for a country with a tariff rate of between 16% and 25%, and $200 per item for a …
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A man walks past the main entrance of Austrian Post’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, Aug 24, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] FRANKFURT – Multiple postal operators across Europe are suspending most package shipments to the United States, citing uncertainty, confusion and rising costs linked to forthcoming US customs regulations on low-value imports. DHL …
Read More »European postal services halt US shipments as tariff exemption ends
European postal services halt US shipments as tariff exemption ends Postal operators across Europe — and beyond — are halting shipments to the US, citing confusion over new customs duties and data requirements as Washington scraps its long-standing duty-free threshold. Source link
Read More »Global postal services hit pause on US shipments as tariff exemption ends
Multiple international postal services are temporarily suspending shipping packages to the United States as the “de minimis” exemption is set to end on Friday, Aug. 29. This exemption lets items come into the United States without certain tariffs if they are valued at less than $800. According to Customs and …
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Read More »Why several countries including India, France, UK are halting postal deliveries to the United States? – US News
India’s Department of Posts announced on Saturday, August 24, that it would temporarily suspend international postal services to the United States beginning Monday, with only letters, documents and gift items worth less than $100 permitted. The decision mirrors moves by several European countries, as postal operators grapple with major changes …
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Image source, The Whiting’s On The Wall Image caption, Katie-anna Whiting is behind the new theatre show that explores East Anglian folklore tales Article Information A theatre company that interviewed people about local folklore has turned their stories into a new show. Katie-anna Whiting, 41, founder and artistic director at …
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Several international postal services have suspended package shipments to the United States due to the expiration of a tariff exemption. This exemption, known as the “de minimis” exemption, allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. The exemption is set to expire on Friday (August 29), leading to …
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