Rules & shipping
Which shipments does a rule actually affect? Check conditions, duties, filing and recent changes by country and step, each with source, status and check date.
- 21Shipping parcels from China to Turkey: is there still a tax-free or simplified route?From 1 February 2026, goods bought from foreign online platforms can no longer use simplif…
- 22Can a foreign (Chinese) company be the US importer of record?Yes, if it meets both conditions in 19 CFR 141.18: (a) a resident agent authorized to acce…
- 23My shipment is held by US Customs: what now, and how long will it take?CBP holds goods in two ways: detention and seizure. For detention, CBP must decide to rele…
- 24Importing small parcels from China to the US: what duties apply now?The $800 de minimis exemption is suspended, so every parcel needs an entry and pays duty. …
- 25New US rules for low-value parcels: what is in force and what is only proposed?Two separate things. In force: de minimis is suspended; postal parcels use a new postal in…
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