Global shipping company DHL Express reversed a decision it made last week. The German-based shipping firm announced on Monday, April 28, that it resumed worldwide business-to-consumer shipments worth more than $800 to American customers.
The company cited a “constructive dialogue” with U.S. officials, including from Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Commerce, as well as adjustments to U.S. customs rules, as its reason for resuming shipments.
DHL did not provide details on the specific adjustments.
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Why were shipments suspended?
DHL’s announcement withdrew a previous move it made on Monday, April 21. The company suspended all global shipments of more than $800 for U.S. business-to-consumer items.
At the time, DHL said its initial suspension was in response to the Trump administration requiring formal entry processing for all shipments valued at more than $800. Before the new rules took effect April 5, the minimum for shipments to face a formal entry process was $2,500.
Will shipments still face delays?
DHL warned in its statement Monday, April 28, that business-to-consumer shipments could face delays while the company resumes “normal operations.”
The latest move came amid a continued trade dispute between the U.S. and China following tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and reciprocal measures employed by Beijing.
