Overview

• DHL will accept only gift parcels valued up to $100 for standard shipment, with higher‑value private parcels moving via pricier express from Saturday and all business parcels switching to express from Tuesday.
• National operators including Belgium’s bpost, PostNord in Sweden and Denmark, Norway’s Posten Bring, and Austrian Post have temporarily halted or limited U.S. parcel acceptance, with bpost stopping intake from Friday; the suspensions cover goods parcels, not letters.
• A decree by President Donald Trump ends the de‑minimis exemption for imports under $800 on August 29, making duties payable on low‑value packages, and media reports indicate potential per‑item charges of $80 to $200.
• Carriers say key mechanics remain unresolved, including who must collect duties, what additional data are required, and how information must be transmitted to U.S. customs.
• PostEurop warns the measure affects postal operators worldwide and says more carriers may limit or suspend U.S. parcel services until authorities provide clear procedures and system solutions.