**DHL Halts High-Value US Shipments Due to Customs Changes**

The temporary halt in service affects consumers globally, heightening concerns over rising operation costs and potential price increases for U.S. consumers.

DHL Express has announced a temporary suspension of deliveries to the United States for items valued over $800, citing a "significant increase" in customs red tape following the latest tariff policies implemented by the Trump administration. Effective from Monday, all shipments to American consumers exceeding this threshold will be paused "until further notice," although shipments between businesses will continue, albeit with potential delays.

Previously, packages valued up to $2,500 could enter the US with minimal customs paperwork. However, the recent tightening of customs checks accompanying the new tariffs has lowered this value limit significantly. DHL indicated that the revised threshold has led to an influx of formal customs clearances, which the company is actively managing at all hours.

Under the new guidelines, shipments below $800 will still be processed with minimal checks, but caution arises as the White House plans to clamp down on low-value deliveries, specifically those from China and Hong Kong, starting May 2. This initiative aims to close a loophole that has allowed low-value packages to enter the U.S. without incurring duties, directly impacting fast-fashion brands like Shein and Temu, both of which have warned that price hikes will follow the recent shifts in global trade rules and tariffs.

The Trump administration ostensibly claims these measures combat the use of deceptive shipping practices to conceal illicit substances. However, China has firmly rejected such allegations, labeling the opioid crisis as a "US problem," underscoring its strict drug enforcement policies.

In reaction to these developments, Hongkong Post has ceased operations for packages destined for the US by sea and plans to stop accepting parcels altogether after April 27, claiming that US tariff policies are unreasonable. As American consumers brace for the potential impact of these tariffs, the broader logistics and delivery landscape faces tumultuous changes driven by international trade regulations.