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As of May 2, 2025, the United States has officially ended the $800 de minimis exemption for goods imported from China and Hong Kong. This means all shipments, regardless of value, will now be subject to duties, taxes, and potential carrier brokerage fees. This major shift is part of an executive order targeting supply chain security and enforcement of fair trade

Merchants shipping to the U.S. can breathe a sigh of relief—despite the recent executive order imposing 25% tariffs on certain goods from Canada, the $800 de minimis threshold remains unchanged. This means that shipments valued at $800 USD or less can continue to enter the U.S. duty-free, ensuring smooth and cost-effective cross-border trade. Understanding the

If you’re a netParcel customer looking for ways to cut shipping costs while maintaining reliable and secure delivery, now is the perfect time to take advantage of exclusive Canada Post savings through netParcel. As part of our commitment to providing the best shipping solutions, we’ve partnered with Canada Post to offer even deeper discounts on domestic and

At netParcel, we are committed to providing our customers with the most efficient and reliable shipping solutions. However, we want to inform you about current delays affecting shipments bound for the United States, particularly (but not solely) those shipped via Purolator. What’s Causing the Delays? The primary reason for these disruptions is increased scrutiny during

Starting February 5, 2025, merchants shipping goods from Canada to the United States will benefit from a significant policy update: shipments containing items made in China will now qualify for tax and tariff-free entry under Section 321’s $800 de minimis threshold until further notice. This change presents a major cost-saving opportunity for Canadian businesses selling