India, April 21 -- German logistics major DHL Group has temporarily suspended business-to-consumer or B2C shipments to the United States with a customs value exceeding $800, with effect from Monday.
In a statement, the company attributed the decision to recent U.S. Customs regulatory updates amid the ongoing tariff issues. The firm said it is experiencing multi-day transit delays to the U.S from any origin for shipments with a declared customs value exceeding $800.
Due to new U.S. Customs regulations, all shipments to the U.S. with a declared customs value over $800 require formal entry processing with effect from April 5, down from the previous $2,500 threshold, DHL said.
"This change has caused a surge in formal customs clearances, whi...