By Ian Walker and Edith Hancock

Deutsche Post said it and DHL Parcel Germany would temporarily suspend most shipping to and from the U.S. due to new customs regulations.

The German logistics company--also known as DHL Group--said Friday that it is closely monitoring the situation and in contact with U.S. authorities and its European partners.

Shipping will be suspended from Tuesday, but the company hopes to resume operations as quickly as possible, it said. Shipping via DHL Express remains possible, DHL said. The company had originally said that the service would be suspended after Friday, but subsequently updated this.

Parcels and packages valued at up to $100 sent between individuals are categorized as gifts and can continue to be shipped as normal, it said.

A DHL spokesperson said the company doesn't disclose figures on package volumes that could be impacted and that they can't say when the suspension will be lifted. The measure only applies to DHL's German business.

Packages can currently be imported to the U.S. duty-free if they fall below a so-called de minimis threshold of $800, but a new policy set to come into force on Aug. 29 will see duties added to all shipments.

DHL joins a crowd of European postal groups that are suspending standard shipments to the U.S. as the country starts charging duties on lower value parcels.

Austrian Post said on Thursday it would no longer accept shipments destined for the U.S. until further notice. Belgium's Bpost also said it would temporarily halt postal shipments to the United States from Aug. 23.

Write to Ian Walker at ian.walker@wsj.com

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August 22, 2025 09:12 ET (13:12 GMT)

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