DHL Resumes High-Value Shipments to US After Customs Regulation Changes

DHL Express has resumed business-to-consumer shipments of parcels valued over $800 to the United States after a temporary suspension due to changes in U.S. customs regulations. The pause began when the threshold for expedited import procedures was lowered from $2,500 to $800, requiring more formal processing and causing operational delays. Following constructive dialogue between DHL and U.S. authorities, including Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security, adjustments were made to allow shipments between $800 and $2,500 to be cleared through an expedited informal process. DHL has warned there could still be transit delays as they work through the backlog and adjust to the regulatory changes. The company emphasized the importance of public-private collaboration to address both security and economic considerations and expressed appreciation for the support of federal agencies. Business-to-business shipments were not affected by these changes.