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  U.S. $800 De Minimis Suspension: 5 Checks for Low-Value Shipments | Export Signal [GeXPs26-0703EN] Updated: July 3, 2026 U.S. $800 De Minimis Suspension: 5 Checks for Low-Value Shipments | Export Signal [GeXPs26-0703EN] Summary The United States did not newly eliminate the $800 de minimis exemption on June 24, 2026. Duty-free de minimis treatment for most low-value shipments from all countries had already been suspended from August 29, 2025. On June 24, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) placed the indefinite suspension into its regulations for non-postal shipments and formalized the corresponding rule for international mail. Most new postal entry procedures take effect on July 24, 2026, with certain data requirements subject to an October 22, 2026 compliance date. For exporters, the practical issue is no longer whether a package is below $800. The key questions are classification, origin, entry type, importe...

EU Ends the €150 Customs-Duty Exemption: How the Temporary €3 Tariff Works from July 2026 Export Intelligence · GeXPs26-0629.en EU Ends the €150 Customs-Duty Exemption: How the Temporary €3 Tariff Works from July 2026 Accuracy note: “€3 per item” means per customs item defined by tariff classification—not per physical unit, parcel, shipment or order. In 3 lines From 1 July 2026 , the EU ends the customs-duty exemption for eligible low-value imports of up to €150 and introduces a temporary €3 tariff per tariff-classification item . The measure runs until 1 July 2028 . A shipment may generate one or several €3 charges depending on the classifications declared. The tariff is separate from VAT, IOSS and handling fees . Sellers should recalculate landed cost and review product data, delivery terms and customs responsibilities. What changes The European Union is changing the customs treatment of low-value goods sold online. The existing customs-duty exe...