Shipping giant suspends select U.S. packages amid panic and confusion

Big news in the shipping world. DHL, a major player, is hitting pause on some U. S. -bound packages. Why? New tariffs have thrown a wrench into customs processing. Think of it like a traffic jam, but for packages.

What’s Getting Held Up?

Here’s the breakdown:

• DHL is stopping business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments.
• This affects packages going to individuals in the U. S.
• Only those with a declared value over $800 are impacted.
• This suspension is “until further notice. ”

If you’re sending a gift worth more than $800 to your cousin in the States, it might be delayed.

Why the Holdup?

A recent change on April 5th means packages over $800 now need “formal entry processing. ” Before, the limit was $2,500. This has created a bottleneck at customs. Packages are stuck in transit for days.

Panic in the Shipping World

Louis Kurlander, who runs a courier firm in the U. K. , says clients are scrambling. The news dropped over a holiday weekend. Many businesses were caught off guard. The luxury fashion industry could be hit especially hard.

Who’s Still Getting Through?

Good news for businesses! Business-to-business (B2B) shipments to U. S. companies are mostly unaffected. As long as the declared value is above $800, they should be fine. Shipments under $800 are also still moving. But, delays are still possible.

In short: if you’re shipping something expensive to someone in the US, expect potential delays.