Policy Updates

[USTR] Public Hearings Regarding Section 301 Investigations Relating to Structural Excess Capacity (AI processing failed. Please v…

USTR announces 35% additional tariff on cross-border ecommerce goods transiting through Chinese overseas warehouses, effective May…

UK implements BTOM Phase 3 border controls; UPS Express UK routes delayed 1-2 days from April 23, 2026.

CBP launches E-Commerce Enforcement Initiative targeting under-declaration, IPR infringement, and dangerous goods.

FedEx adds dietary supplements with St. John's Wort extract or ephedrine-related compounds to US prohibited list.

Sagawa raises Europe shipping rates by 8% for 0-2kg parcels from May 1, 2026. Overweight surcharge up to ¥200/kg.

FedEx raises Emergency Fuel Surcharge to 23.5% (from 21.0%) effective April 7, 2026, for North America and Oceania.

Sagawa Global Post requires full commercial invoice (HS code, origin, unit price) for all US shipments from April 15, 2026, due to…

Australia tightens biosecurity for wood and plant-derived products; untreated wood seized.

Rotterdam and Hamburg port congestion causes 1-3 business day delays on DHL Express EU routes.

China mandates 'single window' system for all cross-border ecommerce imports from April 2026. DHL will auto-convert data.

UPS requires migration to Worldship API v2.0 by June 30, 2026. v1.x deprecated.

UK mandates electronic customs data submission (CHIEF→CDS migration) from April 2026.

USTR raises Section 301 List 4C tariffs on Chinese electronics components and textiles from 25% to 50%, effective March 15, 2026.

Spring Festival causes 1-2 week delays to China and SE Asia (Feb 5–20, 2026).

CBP mandates ISF (10+2) filing 24h in advance for all air cargo from June 1, 2026. Express shipments may use simplified ISF-5.

DHL warns: US plans to abolish Section 321 exemption (sub-$800 duty-free). All packages may face duties.

CBP Final Rule: De minimis lowered from $800 to $200 effective April 1, 2026, for all imported mail and express parcels.

EU updates lithium battery packaging rules; UN38.3 test reports must accompany shipments.

Yamato international service increases North America fuel surcharge by 12% from April 1, 2026.