DHL begin shipment of over $800 goods to American consumers

DHL on Monday announced the resumption of its global shipment from businesses to American consumers on goods worth more than $800 after a suspension earlier this month.

DHL on April 21 temporarily suspended business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments to the United States till further notice due to the new US requirement that all shipments to the country valued above $800 be formally processed for entry, down from the previous threshold of $2,500. 

“This change has caused a surge in formal customs clearances, which we are handling around the clock,” the company said.

In a statement made by DHL on Monday, the company said it has since been working to enhance its clearance capacity and that the industry also had a constructive dialogue with US authorities, including the Department of Commerce, to optimize customs regulations.

“Adjustments to US customs regulations will allow DHL to resume accepting B2C shipments with a declared value exceeding $800 into the US,” the company said. The resumption is effective immediately.

US $800 shipment

This earlier suspension of certain DHL deliveries to the US is not the only disruption affecting Americans. On April 16, Hong Kong’s postal service also said it will stop handling packages coming from or going to the US, citing the US President Donald Trump’s decision to eliminate the so-called de minimis exception.

The exemption from tariffs, which applies to international shipments worth $800 or less, is expiring on May 2.

Ahead of next week, Temu and Shein, popular e-commerce companies selling low-priced goods to American shoppers, have increased prices on many items as most of their products come from China