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DHL suspends B2C shipments over 800 USD until further notice

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Re: DHL suspends B2C shipments over 800 USD until further notice

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Post by LoganDark »

colingauvin wrote: post #14
throwaway36834 wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

$800 is the threshold for different tariff rules, so yes it is absolutely related. Those would previously have fallen under de minimis rules, but as of May 2 these are rescinded. > All postal items containing goods described in section 2(a) of Executive Order 14195 and sent to the United States through the international postal network from the PRC or Hong Kong and transported by carriers that are valued at or under 8…

You're almost correct but in this case they are suspending shipments for over $800, not under. This doesn't appear to be caused by any changes to the de minimis rules, but rather the rules for the tier after de minimis And what an odd comment to use a throwaway for...

> And what an odd comment to use a throwaway for...

Certain people seem to use throwaways for every comment or spree of comments.

Re: DHL suspends B2C shipments over 800 USD until further notice

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Post by TechDebtDevin »

ummonk wrote: post #15
wffurr wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Nothing to do with tariffs, which is clear in the first paragraph: Effective April 5, 2025, all shipments to the U.S. with a declared customs value over USD 800 require formal entry processing - down from the previous USD 2,500 threshold due to new U.S. Customs regulations.

That’s tariffs. Goods under $800 have de minimis exemption from tariffs.

Yes, but they are overhauling that. De minimis is going away for Chinese goods (and definately did give companies like ali express an unfair advantage with price conscious shoppers).

I honestly dont know how the IOT space is going to manage. Espressif microcontrollers that used to cost < $2.00 that you could slap in a security camera are going to cost $50.00 now.

Re: DHL suspends B2C shipments over 800 USD until further notice

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Post by Aurornis »

ummonk wrote: post #15
wffurr wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Nothing to do with tariffs, which is clear in the first paragraph: Effective April 5, 2025, all shipments to the U.S. with a declared customs value over USD 800 require formal entry processing - down from the previous USD 2,500 threshold due to new U.S. Customs regulations.

That’s tariffs. Goods under $800 have de minimis exemption from tariffs.

Unfortunately that is also going away as part of the tariff laws.

Ordering even a $5 part from out of the country is now going to be very expensive due to tariffs and the brokerage fees you will be charged for them to process the tariffs.

Doing all of the paperwork and payment processing for the tariffs adds a lot of overhead so they’re going to have to make it up with extra fees.

Re: DHL suspends B2C shipments over 800 USD until further notice

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Post by cantrecallmypwd »

The footgunning unravels the US economy in myriad ways with unintended consequences. Brain drain, tourism, and higher prices with stagflation are just the beginning. It will take a few months to a year, but I think the disillusionment will slowly sow the field for competency and compassion.

Re: DHL suspends B2C shipments over 800 USD until further notice

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Post by Aurornis »

AStonesThrow wrote: post #7
master_crab wrote: post #4

Wouldn’t be surprised if UPS and FedEx follow suit. The frequently shifting tariff silliness is forcing companies to sit things out.

I mean, how often is it really necessary for an ordinary consumer to directly import stuff? The last time I imported from an overseas order, I was enthralled by a hot blonde Irish singer and buying all her CDs, but most of them were also on eBay from American sellers who already did the messy work of importing goods.

Many companies ship directly from their factories in Mexico or Canada.

Many consumers order parts internationally for hobbies or even professional products.

Just because you don’t do it doesn’t mean it’s going to negatively impact a lot of people.

Re: DHL suspends B2C shipments over 800 USD until further notice

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Post by cantrecallmypwd »

rietta wrote: post #9
syntaxing wrote: post #8

So...you can't buy anything over $800 to the US now from other countries?

You have to satisfy the business requirement, which may be pretty easy to do. I am not sure. Just indicate it's for your side hustle business.

Someone will probably turn this into a service to make it more convenient.

Re: DHL suspends B2C shipments over 800 USD until further notice

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Post by cantrecallmypwd »

teeray wrote: post #13
rietta wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You have to satisfy the business requirement, which may be pretty easy to do. I am not sure. Just indicate it's for your side hustle business.

Looks like a d/b/a will be the hot Christmas gift this year.

It only costs about $300 to register a Delaware LLC.
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