DHL suspends Enterprise-to-Buyer shipments to U.S. amid new Customs rule 

World logistics large DHL has introduced a short lived suspension of business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments to personal people in america, following new U.S. Customs laws that considerably decrease the edge for formal customs processing.

The corporate introduced this through a press release posted on its web site over the weekend.

In response to the assertion, efficient April 5, 2025, all shipments getting into the U.S. with a declared worth above $800 now require formal customs clearance, a steep drop from the earlier threshold of $2,500.

This variation, enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Safety (CBP), has triggered a wave of further paperwork and inspections at ports of entry.

DHL says the regulation has brought about a surge in formal entry processing, stretching its assets and inflicting multi-day supply delays for high-value shipments.

“To handle this, beginning Monday, April 21, 2025, and till additional discover, we’ll quickly droop B2C shipments to personal people within the U.S. the place the declared worth exceeds USD 800,” the corporate acknowledged.

Enterprise-to-Enterprise shipments not affected 

The corporate, nevertheless, famous that business-to-business shipments wouldn’t be suspended however might face delays.

Shipments beneath $800 to both companies or customers weren’t affected by the adjustments.

“Enterprise-to-business (B2B) shipments to U.S. firms with a declarable worth above USD 800 will not be affected by the non permanent suspension, although they could additionally face delays. 

“It is a non permanent measure, and we’ll share updates because the state of affairs evolves,” DHL acknowledged.

What it means for Nigeria 

For Nigerian exporters, e-commerce sellers, and SMEs that depend on DHL to ship items on to U.S. customers, this variation might disrupt operations and delay deliveries.

The U.S. is certainly one of Nigeria’s key commerce and remittance companions, and the rising urge for food for African-made merchandise in North America has been fueling cross-border on-line retail.

This coverage shift provides a brand new compliance layer and non permanent constraint for companies tapping into that market.

What you need to know 

DHL’s announcement comes as one other fallout of the continued tariff between the U.S. and different massive economies.

Final Wednesday, Hong Kong Submit stated it had suspended mail providers for items despatched by sea to america, accusing the U.S. of “bullying” after Washington cancelled tariff-free commerce provisions for packages from China and Hong Kong.

A commerce conflict between the world’s two largest economies is intensifying, with President Donald Trump imposing further tariffs totalling 145% on China and Hong Kong, whereas China has responded with further import taxes of 125% on the U.S.

• Hong Kong Submit’s assertion stated it might additionally droop air mail containing items destined for the U.S. from April 27.

• On Could 2, the U.S. can be set to halt its “de minimis” provision for packages from China and Hong Kong beneath which these valued at beneath $800 and despatched on to customers enter the nation tariff-free.
• From the start of Could, these packages will likely be topic to a 90% tariff, or a flat payment of $75.