Air freight rates from China to Europe have fallen by 291 Tb/t in six weeks, so why are small parcel shipments to Europe becoming more expensive?
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South Korea mandates registration of cross-border e-commerce identification codes starting August 28th. How will goods clear customs if not registered?
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The EU plans to impose import processing fees before November 1st, which is not the same as the €3 tariff.
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New US Section 301 tariffs take effect: Chinese-origin goods subject to additional tariffs of 12.51 TP3T.
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Starting July 8th, the US CPSC will mandate electronic compliance filing; a must-read for US consumer product shipments.
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FedEx will adjust customs clearance service fees starting July 20, and import processing fees will be added for EU shipments starting in August.
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The EU minimis officially came into effect on July 1st. Those sending small parcels to Europe should take note of the customs clearance changes.
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The EU will remove tax exemptions for items under €150 on July 1st, and a €3 tariff will be added to each cross-border e-commerce parcel.
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Is Brazil tax-free for parcels under $50? This usually does not apply to DHL, FedEx, and UPS shipments.
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Starting in July 2026, express shipments to the EU will require a product identification code; otherwise, customs clearance will be impossible.
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UPS and DHL made a series of adjustments to their surcharge mechanisms in April: weekly fuel surcharge changes, new customs clearance fees in Europe, and a renamed emergency surcharge.
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UPS raises PGA Disclaimer Fee: Starting April 13th, the fee for each disclaimer will increase to $2.50.
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