Australia, Japan join countries suspending some parcel shipments to the US
Summary
Australia and Japan have stopped some parcel shipments to the United States because the U.S. ended a rule that let packages worth under $800 enter without paying extra charges. Other countries in Europe have made similar moves. This change is part of several new tax rules on imports by the U.S.Key Facts
- Australia and Japan halted some shipments to the U.S. after the exemption for packages under $800 ended.
- The rule change means more customs duties might apply to smaller packages.
- The new rule doesn't affect gifts under $100 or letters.
- Other European countries, including the UK and Germany, also changed their shipping policies to the U.S.
- The "de minimis" exemption allowed duty-free import of low-value packages and ended for China and Hong Kong earlier in May.
- Changes are part of a broader set of U.S. import taxes, which are different for each country and product.
- There is confusion about how and who will manage the new customs duties and data requirements.
- The exemption repeal worldwide comes into effect in 2027, but U.S. taxes on imports vary by origin and will apply sooner.
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