Summary
Mexico will stop sending packages to the United States because a special rule that lets small packages enter the U.S. without paying tariffs is ending. Other countries in Europe have already made similar decisions. The change may impact companies like Shein and Temu that have been using this rule to send items to U.S. customers without paying tariffs.
Key Facts
- Mexico announced a halt to package shipments to the U.S. because a tariff exemption will expire.
- The rule allowed packages worth less than $800 to enter the U.S. tariff-free and has been in place since 2016.
- This change affects not only Mexico but also countries like Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and the UK.
- Chinese e-commerce companies like Shein and Temu may face challenges as the rule changes.
- Mexico is in talks with the U.S. about future shipping rules and tariffs.
- DHL noted that key questions about new customs duties and data requirements remain unanswered.
- The U.S. plans to end the tariff exemption are part of a broader trade strategy introduced under President Trump.
- The tariff exemption change was previously applied to China, Hong Kong, Mexico, and Canada over drug-related border concerns.
