Archive for August 2025
Cross Border Chronicle | August 2025
Welcome to the Cross Border Chronicle the August 2025 edition of FlavorCloud’s monthly newsletter TARIFF DEEP DIVE Review the latest in tariffs sourced only from official government sources on our Trade and Tariff Hub. The following is a consolidated list, for more information checkout the hub. The suspension of the U.S. $800 de minimis exemption goes…
Read MoreParcel Networks vs. Postal Network: What Every Merchant Needs to Know After De Minimis
Summary: Starting August 29, 2025, the end of the $800 de minimis exemption makes postal network shipping costly and risky, with flat fees up to $200, stricter compliance, and widespread service suspensions. Parcel networks are now the only reliable path for cross border ecommerce offering compliance, visibility, and resilience at scale. Introduction The way goods…
Read MoreThe impact of the end of the U.S. $800 de minimis exemption on Canada
Summary On August 29, 2025, the United States will eliminate its $800 de minimis exemption—an exemption that has long enabled Canadian merchants to ship low-value parcels into the U.S. without duties, taxes, or full customs clearance. The impact of the removal of the de minimis exemption on Canada will reshape ecommerce and logistics across North…
Read More2025 Tariffs Updates: Key Impacts on U.S., Canada, China, and Mexico
Please go to the new Tariff and Trade Hub for the latest news on 2025 Tariffs Tariffs & Trade Hub Updated August 14, 2025 originally written March 3rd All following points are sourced from official government sources like the White House official website, The Federal Register, Government of Canada website, Mexican Government Presidency of the…
Read MoreUnderstanding USMCA and the 25% Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Goods
Updated on August 14. Originally written March 14, 2025 Summary: In March 2025, conflicting reports suggested that U.S. tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico were being paused, but in reality, most products remain subject to tariffs unless they qualify under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). To claim USMCA benefits, goods must meet strict Rules of…
Read MoreTariff Deep Dive: Understanding Country of Origin and Its Impact on Import Tariffs
Updated on August 15, 2025. Originally written February 13, 2025 Summary In early 2025, the U.S. introduced sweeping tariff and customs changes, beginning with a 10% tariff on goods manufactured in China, followed by the removal of the $800 de minimis exemption for China-origin goods in May and for all countries by August. These shifts…
Read MoreThe end of the U.S. $800 de minimis rule: What it means for consumers
Summary Starting August 29, 2025, shopping from overseas is about to get more expensive. The U.S. will eliminate the $800 de minimis rule, an exemption that has long allowed low-value shipments to enter the country duty-free and with minimal paperwork. This change is designed to close loopholes in international trade but will have a direct…
Read MoreTariff Deep Dive: Customs Calculation of New Duties and Fees For Shipments Not Eligible for De Minimis Entry
Updated: August 14th, 2025 originally written April 29, 2025 Summary As of May 2, 2025, goods from China and Hong Kong no longer qualify for Section 321 de minimis entry, and starting in August 2025, this removal applies to all countries. Section 321 previously allowed shipments under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free with minimal…
Read MoreThe end of the US $800 de minimis rule and what it means for international ecommerce merchants
Summary: Starting August 29, 2025, the U.S. will eliminate the $800 de minimis rule, an exemption that has long allowed low-value shipments to enter the country duty-free and with minimal paperwork. This change will have major implications for brands, 3PLs, and marketplaces that have relied on this threshold—especially those using postal networks, drop shipping models,…
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