Logistics group DHL is suspending some parcel deliveries to the US from Monday as it struggles to cope with the extra costs and paperwork from new customs rules.
From April 5, US Customs and Border Protection has required goods worth more than $800 entering the country to undergo more stringent customs checks and be accompanied by additional documentation.
DHL said that it was working to increase its clearance capacity but that, given the “substantial” changes, business-to-consumer parcels worth more than $800 from anywhere in the world to the US may face multi-day delays. Changes are not expected to business-to-business shipments but there could be delays.