Overview

• Executive Order 14324 takes effect on August 29 and abolishes the $800 de minimis threshold for all origins, making every package subject to tariffs.
• For postal-network shipments, carriers must collect and remit duties using either ad valorem rates or a six‑month temporary per‑package fee of $80, $160 or $200 based on country tariff tiers.
• The Universal Postal Union reports 25 member posts have suspended outbound parcels to the United States pending detailed implementation guidance.
• DHL stopped accepting commercial postal consignments to the U.S. on August 22, and Correos de México paused services starting August 27 as Mexico engages U.S. counterparts on operational fixes.
• Person‑to‑person gifts valued under $100 remain initially exempt from duties, while small businesses and consumers that rely on low‑value cross‑border shipping face higher costs and possible delays.