In recent weeks the rules of the game for EU → USA shipments have changed. As of August 29, 2025, the United States eliminated the $800 de minimis exemption: now all packages require customs clearance and may pay duties and taxes depending on their category. The measure was announced by the White House and CBP (US Customs) and confirmed by international media.
As a result of this change, several European postal services have temporarily suspended a large part of their shipments to the US to adapt systems and processes. However, express courier with commercial dispatch remains operational.
So... can I send today with MDE?
Yes. At MDE we continue to operate normally thanks to our multi-carrier agreements. Today we continue to ship via DHL Express, FedEx and UPS, and use Zeleris as a European leg when it brings efficiency to the final route. In addition, DHL communicated that DHL Express commercial clearance continues to be available under the new framework.
What changed and how it affects you
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Customs always: “small shipment without taxes” no longer exists. Each package must be declared with invoice/proforma, clear description, actual value and currency.
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Tariffs and taxes: according to HS code and origin; Some chapters apply references close to 15% for EU merchandise (may vary by product).
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More documentary control: complete recipient data (email/telephone) and, if applicable, advance payment of fees to speed up delivery.
Why send it with MDE
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Multi-carrier network: if one channel is restricted, we redirect through another without you having to redo your shipment.
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Customs pre-validation: we help you with HS, values and documents to minimize incidents.
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Smart consolidation: gather purchases from different businesses/countries and out in a single shipment to optimize total cost.
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Transparency: you will see active options and estimated final price before confirming.
Checklist so that your shipment flows
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Invoice/Proforma with description, quantity, value and currency.
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Origin and HS code (if you don't have it, we will guide you).
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Actual weight and measurements (avoid volumetric surcharges; upload photos at check-in).
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Decide if you want to prepay duties/taxes (when the service allows it).
Real cases where we continue to be your solution
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E-commerce EU → clients in the USA: we continue to meet deadlines with DHL/FedEx/UPS, with documentary advice and complete tracking.
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Personal purchases: receive in our European warehouses, consolidate and export to the US with commercial dispatch.
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Partial moves: save temporarily and send in batches as personal effects when applicable.
Quote now for your shipment to the United States and choose the best route available today. If you need help with the customs part, our team will accompany you step by step. We will continue to update this content based on regulatory changes and network availability. Meanwhile, with MDE your logistics remains on track.
Current status (2026): this is how shipments from Europe to the US are.
Since August 29, 2025 the US eliminated the de minimis exemption of $800, and in 2026 the measure is fully in force: all packages that enter the United States pass through customs and can pay customs duties and taxes according to their category, regardless of their value. The express courier with commercial dispatch (which is how MDE operates) continues to function normally; we declare the content and manage the dispatch so that your package arrives without surprises.
Frequently asked questions
Can you ship from Europe to the United States in 2026?
Yes. Although the US eliminated the $800 de minimis exemption (as of August 29, 2025), express courier with commercial dispatch remains operational. MDE sends to the US managing customs clearance.
What changed with the elimination of the de minimis of $800?
Before, packages under $800 entered the US without tariffs. Now all shipments go through customs and can pay duties and taxes according to their category, regardless of the value.
Why did some European couriers suspend shipments to the US?
Several postal services temporarily suspended part of their shipments to adapt systems and processes to the new customs clearance. Commercial express courier, on the other hand, remained operational.
How do I send a package from Europe to the US with MDE?
We receive your purchase in our European warehouse, declare the contents and dispatch it by express courier to the United States, with tracking until the destination.
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