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Germany's Dhl to Resume US-bound Business Parcel Service From Thursday
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on September 23, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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DHL resumes US business parcel shipments Thursday after a pause due to new US customs rules affecting low-value packages.
DHL to Restart US Business Parcel Shipments Starting Thursday
DHL Resumes US Parcel Services Amid New Customs Rules
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's DHL will resume the shipment of standard parcels for businesses to the United States from Thursday, roughly four weeks after suspending the service over looming U.S. customs duties for low-value packages.
Impact of US Customs Changes on DHL Services
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said in late July that it would suspend the global "de minimis" exemption, which also allows minimal paperwork, for international shipments under $800, effective August 29.
Cost Implications for Business Customers
DHL said in a statement on Tuesday that though prices for business customer packages remained stable, additional costs for customs clearance and duties would now apply to all shipments except private gifts valued under $100.
(Reporting by Matthias Inverardi, Writing by Friederike Heine, Editing by Miranda Murray)
Key Takeaways
- •DHL will restart US business parcel shipments on Thursday.
- •Service was suspended due to US customs duty changes.
- •New customs rules affect low-value international packages.
- •Additional costs for customs clearance now apply.
- •Private gifts under $100 remain exempt from duties.
Frequently Asked Questions about Germany's DHL to resume US-bound business parcel service from Thursday
1What is customs clearance?
Customs clearance is the process of passing goods through customs so they can enter or leave a country. It involves documentation and payment of duties and taxes.
2What is a parcel service?
A parcel service is a company that delivers packages and parcels to customers. These services can include standard shipping, express delivery, and international shipping.
