**United States**: DHL has announced a temporary halt on shipments of packages valued over $800 to the US due to new customs regulations linked to recent tariff measures, causing significant transit delays and operational challenges for the logistics company.
DHL, the German logistics company, announced on Sunday that it will temporarily suspend shipments of packages valued over $800 to customers within the United States. This suspension is set to take effect from Monday, according to a report by Fast Company.
The decision comes as a response to recent regulatory changes implemented by the U.S. Customs authorities, which have been introduced in connection with the Trump administration’s comprehensive tariff measures. These tariffs have affected various supply chains, impacting products ranging from smartphones and electric bicycles to foreign-manufactured automobiles.
In an official press release, DHL explained that these updates to U.S. Customs regulations have resulted in significant delays, with the company experiencing multi-day transit delays on shipments to the U.S. from all origins whenever the declared customs value exceeds $800. The stricter customs process represents a substantial change from prior requirements, which only mandated formal customs entry for shipments valued above $2,500.
The customs regulation updates, implemented roughly two weeks ago, aim to enforce the new tariff policies more rigorously. Due to these operational delays and increased processing times, DHL has opted to halt the shipment of higher-value packages temporarily.
This development highlights ongoing adjustments within global logistics and shipping practices as companies navigate the evolving regulatory landscape under recent U.S. trade policies.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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