Royal Mail has become the first international post operator to launch new services for customers sending parcels in the United States, in anticipation of new customs requirements.
From today, customers can use the company’s new postal delivery duties (PDDP) services.
Explaining the new services, Ian Johnson, Managing Director International in the Royal Mail, said: “We are working hard to customize our services in a very short time limit with relevant American officials and our international partners.
“Our UK-based customers, whether consumer or business, can now send items to America through all our normal channels, including online and include online. Post officeFor new customs requirements which apply on 29 August. ,
He said: “Now, with just a few exceptions, all the items entering the USA will attract duties that will need to be paid to the US customs authorities, a process that will be controlled by the Royal Mail.
“This is a change for previous rules where all goods under a price of $ 800 can enter American duty -free.”
Royal Mail earlier said that postal pricing will remain the sameBut “to cover additional costs associated with” providing clearance services in the USA, “will add” per parcel handling charge, which will be challaned as a handling fee.
A spokesman told Independent: “We are working hard with American officials and international partners to customize our services to meet the new US day minimis requirements so that the UK consumers and business can continue to use our services when they are applied.
“Consumers sending gifts of less than $ 100 will not have to pay duty.”
Earlier this week, the Royal Mail announced that he had temporarily suspended to accept. parcel United States after Donald Trump’s administration Decided to scrap A customs tax rule that allowed to record duty-free packages.
The President said last month that the package was sent under $ 800 (£ 600) or to the US. Facing applicable duties From this Friday, one of the flaws known as “de minimus” discount is finished.
This means that commercial ships of low-value items will have to pay the same tariff rate as other goods from the same country of origin. The goods made in the UK will be subject to 10 percent of tariffs, while the European Union people will face 15 percent levy.
However, the gifts sent which are of less than $ 100 (£ 75) are not required, along with sending cards and letters -a customs declaration is not required.
Royal Mail joined other European postal services in stopping shipments in the US from Tuesday, giving the packages time to arrive before the start of duties.
