UPS Ends $800 De Minimis | New U.S. Import Duties Explained (2025)
Important Update: Changes to U.S. Import Duties (Effective August 29, 2025) Dear Customers, End of the $800 De Minimis Rule Previously, most shipments valued under US$800 entered the U.S. completely duty- and tax free. That rule has now ended. From August 29, 2025, every parcel — no matter how small the value — will be taxed from the very first dollar. Example: A $50 t-shirt that used to arrive duty-free may now be taxed at standard U.S. tariff rates. This change is one of the biggest reasons you may see higher charges than before. U.S. tariffs are not always a flat percentage. See the official CBP tariff summary. Example: A $100 gadget from China could end up costing $200+ after tariffs and fees. Collecting US Duties and Taxes up front On Aug 23 2025, The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that starting August 29, 2025, they will no longer accept shipments under DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). This means that all shipments to the U.S. must have duties and taxes paid upfront to the U.S. Government (DDP [...]