In 2025, the United States announced the abolition of the privilege. de minimis Or the tax exemption for goods valued at no more than $800, a measure widely used by both small businesses and e-commerce platforms, resulting in... U.S. tariff transport measures 2025 It has become a crucial element for those shipping goods to America, especially through express services like FedEx and DHL.
Overview of the change: End of the Thai-US de minimis (bribe) policy.
Starting August 29, 2025, the United States will eliminate tariff exemptions on goods. Every piece, regardless of its value. These items are shipped into the United States for national security reasons and to prevent the smuggling of illegal goods (such as drugs, counterfeit products, etc.).
Originally, the right... de minimis Packages valued at up to $800 are allowed to enter the country tax-free and without complex customs procedures. But after this change, even inexpensive packages must be subject to full taxes and go through a thorough customs process.
How are express delivery companies like FedEx and DHL adapting?
FedEx A Regulatory Alert has been issued informing customers about the cancellation of the de minimis requirement and advising them to calculate taxes in advance and prepare all necessary documents, such as HS Code and invoices specifying origin/price, to expedite customs clearance.
While DHL Express We temporarily stopped accepting packages exceeding $800 (April 2025) to adjust our systems to accommodate new measures. We resumed accepting packages as normal on April 28, 2025, using an “informal entry” system for items valued between $800 and $2,500, which expedites customs clearance.
In addition, DHL also offers... Additional solutions such as:
- Break Bulk Express (BBX): Combine multiple packages into a single customs request (helps reduce costs and complexity).
- Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ): Warehouse space in the US is now available with greater flexibility for deferring tax payments or managing inventory.
Why should Thai exporters keep an eye on the "US tariff measures of 2025"?
- Costs will definitely increase. – Even low-cost goods are required to go through customs procedures and pay full taxes, which immediately increases the “landed cost” for Thai exporters.
- Customers may hesitate. – When goods are subject to Section 19% or high handling fees, end market customers may switch to purchasing from sellers who already have stock in the US, reducing their tax burden.
- The competition has changed its format. – Thai exporters need to adjust their strategies, such as shipping larger quantities at a time (to spread out the cost per unit), changing shipping routes, or using DHL's BBX/FTZ services to simplify the process.
Practical approaches that Thai SMEs can implement.
- Calculate taxes and customs fees in advance. Customers should already know what the final price will be.
- Prepare the documents., such as HS Code and Invoice Clearly
- Consult with transportation experts like SME Shipping. Before shipping business products.
- Consider storing your stock in the US (Fulfillment Center/3PL). To reduce the risk of import taxes and increase the speed of delivery to the destination.
- Communicate with customers honestly. Explain why the selling price changed, and to build understanding and trust.
This measure has completely changed the game for shipping goods to America. Even though express delivery services from private postal companies like FedEx and DHL are trying to adapt their tools and channels to make it easier for customers to cope, Thai SMEs still need to adapt in depth, especially in... cost, Document preparation, and Logistics route
If you are exporting goods to the United States, don't overlook the "US Tariff Measures 2025," as this could give you a business advantage...or unknowingly lead to losses.
Consult with SME Shipping's professional international freight forwarding assistants for free before shipping goods to the USA. Just call us at 02-105-7777 or chat with us via LINE OA: @shipping.
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