A major shift is coming for cross-border e-commerce. Beginning Friday, August 29, the United States will end the long-standing “de minimis” tariff exemption, which has allowed shoppers to import goods valued under $800 without paying customs duties.
For millions of U.S. consumers who regularly buy from global marketplaces and overseas retailers, this means extra costs – and potentially unexpected delivery delays.
In a recent Associated Press feature, Alison Layfield, Vice President of Product Development at ePost Global, shared her perspective on what shoppers can expect as the rules change:
“Consumers are going to be shocked,” Layfield said. “They are going to end up, I think, with sticker shock, or somewhere along the way, they’re going to see that extra cost.”
As international shipping providers, retailers, and customers navigate this transition, ePost Global continues to help businesses adapt to new customs requirements and avoid unnecessary disruptions.
