What is de minimis, and what’s changing?
"De minimis" is a limit on the value of goods entering a country without duties or taxes. Previously, parcels under $800 USD could be sent to the USA duty-free.
From August 29th, this will no longer be the case. Only gifts worth $100 or less will remain exempt. Most other shipments will now be subject to US import duties and taxes, regardless of their value.
How Evri makes this easier for you
We collect taxes and duties upfront
Taxes and duties will be calculated and collected before your parcel leaves the UK. This means no surprise charges or delays once the parcel lands in the USA.
Choose who pays taxes and duties
If taxes and duties apply to your parcel, you have the flexibility to decide whether you or the recipient pays. If you choose to pay, your parcel may reach its destination even faster.
Faster deliveries for upfront payments
Once your taxes and duties have been paid, your parcel will be sent straight to the USA without delay.
Your parcel can be returned quickly
If your recipient hasn’t paid the duties when the parcel reaches our international hub, we’ll hold it securely for 5 days and send them a reminder. If payment isn’t made, we’ll return it to you free of charge.
Parcel tracking and notifications
Check where your parcel is in its journey with tracking for you and your recipient. We'll also send updates to your recipient, included as standard.
How the changes could affect your business, and what you can do about it
One of the biggest challenges with the new US import rules and major international carriers is that senders will have to pay taxes and duties before their parcel even leaves the UK, which can tie up your business costs.
That’s where Evri comes in. Our tax and duty collection model allows you to choose whether you or the recipient pays, with all fees collected upfront. This means no unexpected costs, fewer delays, and your parcels keep moving smoothly.