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A Major Shift for E-commerce imports to the U.S.

Effective August 29, 2025, a significant change is coming to how international mail shipments are processed upon entry to the United States1. Pursuant to Executive Order 14324, issued on July 30, 2025, the duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries is being suspended for shipments entering the U.S. through the international postal network. This means that carriers and other approved "qualified parties" must now collect and remit duties for articles that were previously eligible for this exemption.

The End of an Era: Section 321 and Entry Type 86 Discontinuation

A huge policy shift, including both executive orders and legislative actions, mark the effective termination of the broad de minimis /Section 321 /Entry Type 86 exemption. This shift mandates a transition to more rigorous import procedures, primarily informal Entry Type 11 and formal Entry Type 01 entries. The implications for global e-commerce are far-reaching.

Re-evaluation of supply chain and fulfillment models are imperative to navigate this new regulatory environment successfully. High volume e-commerce importing is still possible via new processes.

Tariffs for USA Imports Effective August 2025

An executive order detailing new reciprocal tariff rates for imports from virtually all countries will take effect August 7, 2025. Goods loaded onto a vessel and in transit on their final mode of transit before August 7 will avoid the new tariffs. Also, goods withdrawn from a bonded warehouse for consumption) before October 5, they will not be subject to the new tariffs.

Low value e-commerce containing cosmetics, creams, lotions, supplements, food, and other  U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated goods are now subject to full approval. All prior exemptions of certain low-value FDA-regulated products I've been rescinded All FDA-regulated goods are now subject to stringent approval and clearance processes, and critically, they cannot be cleared via the low-value Section 321 entry.

DHL has reached a tentative agreement with the union.

 DHL Express Canada suspension of its operations nationwide has had ripple effects throughout major supply networks. Businesses have scrambled to find short and long term alternatives.  

In today's interconnected world, seamless international and domestic shipping is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. For businesses and individuals alike, navigating the complexities of global logistics can be a daunting task. This is where Jet Worldwide steps in, transforming the often-stressful world of shipping into a smooth, efficient, and stress-free experience.

Shipping Goods direct to Canada versus via the USA

For years, the well-trodden path for many foreign companies looking to tap into the Canadian market involved a simple equation: conquer the behemoth that is the United States, and let your US operations handle the comparatively smaller Canadian market. It made sense. The US, with its massive consumer base and established infrastructure, often served as the natural entry point and distribution hub for North America. Think of it like how the United Kingdom, prior to Brexit, often acted as a primary distribution point for US companies targeting the European Union. With established logistics and cultural familiarity, it was logical to import goods into your largest regional market and then leverage that base to reach neighboring countries.