The world’s second largest delivery company DHL Express has temporarily suspended some of its international shipments in the United States, citing an increase in customs processing requirements related to the new US import rules. The change, which came into force today, affects the trade-from-consumer (B2C) shipment with more than $ 800 declared price. Fox business Report. For example, consumers ordering drones from Sony from Sony or DJI can face significant delays.
The suspension follows a policy amendment by the US customs and border security, which quietly reduced the threshold for a formal customs entry from $ 2500 to $ 800 on 5 April. Under the new rules, any shipment entering the US above $ 800 is subject to a more complex customs process including additional paperwork, duties and inspections. For logistics providers such as DHL, this change trigger an immediate spike in formal entries, causing obstacles in the international network.
In a statement to customers, DHL said that it saw “multi-day transit delay” for more than $ 800 threshold and confirmed that it would no longer gather or ship those parcels, if lucky for private individuals in the US. The company emphasized in its final announcement that “this is a temporary measure, and we will share updates with the situation developed.” The DHL is reportedly enhancing operations to handle the upper in custom volume, but it is not offered an accurate date for service when the service will be normal.
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The Z6iii of Nikon is now subject to processing requirements. Picture: Nikon |
The suspension is clearly limited to international B2C shipment, with package sent abroad in the US abroad, with more than $ 800 declared price. Under this amount, not all the low-value packages including all shipments are affected and will continue as usual.
Business-to-business (B2B) is also exempted from shipments, packages sent between international companies and US-based businesses. However, due to an increase in the charge of customs, they may face processing delays. It can potentially affect new product shipments to retailers, including the best bye like B&H and Big-Box Store.
The policy shift has sent shockwaves through international shipping and e-commerce channels. We are being felt beyond the effects of customs change. earlier this month, Hong Kong post suspended In response to what is an unfair trade strategy by the US, its maritime mail service. DHL will continue shipment processing from Hong Kong, but he warned that customers should expect slow processing time on May 2, in the light of more regulatory adjustment, and prepare for more changes.
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DJI’s Air 3, which begins at $ 1,099 and ships from China, is now subject to additional processing. Picture: DJI |
US officials have not publicly commented on the motive behind customs adjustment. However, the move is considered as a comprehensive effort to tighten low-declared shipments and control over fake products, all of which are lost tax revenue. It can also increase pressure to make the inventory local.
While the DHL works to solve the internal backlog and score its infrastructure, affected businesses and consumers will be affected. We have become increasingly dependent on global distribution; Even such a temporary disruption has widespread consequences. If you are ordering a new gear from the official website of your favorite electronics brand, you should be ready to track updates and plan to continuously delay.
