New US Tariffs on Goods from China and Hong Kong: What You Need to Know
If you regularly send parcels to the US, you might have heard about the new tariffs being imposed on goods imported from China and Hong Kong. While the situation is still unfolding, we want to break down what this means for you in simple terms.
What’s Happening?
As of February 4, 2025, the US government has introduced new regulations for parcels made in China or Hong Kong. It's important to note that this tariff is based on where the product was manufactured, not where it was shipped from. So, even if you buy from a UK supplier, if the item was originally made in China or Hong Kong, the tariff applies.
There are two major changes:
1. The $800 de minimis value has been removed, meaning that goods under $800 from China and Hong Kong are no longer exempt from tax.
2. An additional 10% tax has been added on top of existing levies
How Does This Affect You?
If you send parcels to the US that contain goods made in China & Hong Kong, your recipients will need to pay the import tax. At Evri, we are ready to help your recipient pay these additional fees. Most carriers will collect taxes when the parcel arrives in the US. However, at Evri, we will collect the taxes from your recipient before your parcel leaves the UK. This means that if your recipient doesn’t want to pay the additional fees, your parcel will be returned to you quickly, rather than traveling all the way to the US only to be refused by your recipient.
What Do You Need to Do?
Sending parcels with Evri is still as easy as ever. Simply tell us where your item was made when you book your parcel online or at selected Post Offices. If any of the items in your parcel were made in China or Hong Kong, we handle the rest.
Don’t Forget
While you can send lots of items to the US with Evri, there are a few limitations. Check our comprehensive breakdown of what you can and can’t send internationally for the latest information. You should also follow the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the UK Civil Aviation Authority guides to keep up to date with the latest restrictions for sending parcels to the USA via airlines.