Several new regulations will be implemented for international express delivery in 2025. These changes will affect shipments in various ways. See the detailed explanation provided by Weefreight below.
Related US Regulations
Adjusting Import Tariffs: On February 1, US President Trump signed an executive order imposing a 10% tariff on goods imported from China. He later revised the additional tariff rate from 10% to 20%. At the same time, effective at 12:01 a.m. EST on May 2, 2025, duty-free treatment for small-value imports from mainland China and Hong Kong will be eliminated. Imports valued at $800 or less and eligible for de minimis exemptions sent through means other than the international postal network will be subject to all applicable customs duties. All mail items valued at $800 or less and eligible for de minimis exemptions sent through the international postal network will be subject to a customs duty of 30% of their value, or $25 per item, increasing to $50 per item after June 1, 2025.
Changes to the declared value threshold for goods: Effective April 5, 2025, all goods imported into the United States with a declared value exceeding $800 (previously $2,500) will require a formal declaration. As a result, DHL Express will temporarily suspend accepting B2C shipments with a declared value exceeding $800 to US consumers starting April 21, 2025, until further notice.
New EU Regulations
Implementation of ENS 2.0 and ICS 2: In 2025, the EU introduced new parcel shipping regulations applicable to parcels entering its customs territories, including Norway, Switzerland, and Northern Ireland. ENS 2.0 requires all shipments entering the EU to submit a more detailed, clear, and accurate summary entry declaration, including the sender’s full name and address, recipient information, and a detailed description of the goods. Ambiguous product names, generic descriptions, and incomplete addresses may result in shipments being detained, delayed, or rejected. ICS 2 is the EU’s digital platform for processing these declarations. It evaluates incoming shipment data in real time to determine whether a shipment can continue or requires further inspection.
New German Regulations
New package weight labeling requirements have been implemented: Starting January 1, 2025, in accordance with revised German Postal Law, packages weighing 10-20 kg, or over 20 kg, shipped to Germany must accurately display weight classification information on their labels. Courier companies such as UPS and DHL have updated their regulations, requiring shippers or systems to automatically generate compliant labels. Failure to do so may impact the normal delivery of your package.
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