DHL upgrades high-value delivery suspension to us

DHL has lifted its suspension of delivery value of more than $800 (£603) after negotiating a “adjustment” to customs rules.

Earlier this month, the delivery giant said it had stopped shipping to U.S. shoppers due to a “significant increase” in the traditional tape festival of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

However, DHL has now canceled its suspension after a "constructive dialogue" between the delivery industry and the U.S. government.

A DHL spokesman said, "It attaches importance to this positive development and the support of the federal government."

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Commerce have been contacted for comment.

The DHL's reversal is the latest development in the ongoing quarrel between businesses and the White House over U.S. tariff policies.

Previously, parcels worth up to $2,500 could enter the U.S. with minimal paperwork, but that threshold has been lowered due to stricter customs inspections that came into effect with tariffs earlier this month.

DHL said last week's changes "caused a surge in formal closures and we are dealing with them around the clock."

It said that while it is working to "scalate and manage this growth, goods worth more than $800, regardless of their origin, may experience multiple days of delays."

However, the DHL canceled its suspension on Monday after negotiations with customs authorities and other U.S. government agencies.

A DHL spokesman said: “Express Industry ... has had a constructive conversation with (the U.S. government) to optimize customs regulations to ensure that critical commodities remain in a timely, safe and compliant way to engage our businesses and consumers.”

“Adjustment to U.S. customs regulations will enable DHL to resume acceptance of consumer shipping announced by the U.S. to exceed $800.”

The back and forth source between the DHL and the White House is as the U.S. government hopes to cut delivery below $800 – especially for delivery from China and Hong Kong.

On May 2, it intends to close a vulnerability that allows low-value packages to enter the U.S. without any responsibility.

Deleting the so-called "minimis" rule will affect people like fast fashion company Shein and low-cost retail giant Temu.

Both Shein and Temu warned that they will raise prices due to the latest changes in global trade rules and tariffs.