Policy Updates

USTR initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's semiconductor dominance strategy, potentially imposing additional tariffs …

USTR determined under Section 301 that China's strategy to dominate maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors constitutes acti…

USTR launched a Section 301 investigation into structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors (e.g., steel, aluminum, shipbui…

Sagawa Express announced a temporary suspension of the 'Hikyaku Global Post' service for shipments to the United States. Resumptio…

From May 8, 2026, FedEx passes the DAFF Document Assessment Fee to customers for Australia imports <=AUD 1,000 subject to biosecur…

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

From July 1, 2026, three PID codes are mandatory for each EU import with intrinsic value <=EUR150: Merchant PID, Non-standardised …

USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement on preferential duty access for UK-produced whiskey, signaling adjustments to US-UK trade…

Japan Post will revise certain fees for the UGX Amazon FBA co-loading delivery service. Please verify the effective date and new r…

Effective July 8, 2026, eFiling is mandatory for CPSC-regulated products imported into the United States. Importers must include C…

USTR is holding public hearings on Section 301 investigations targeting countries failing to address forced labor, potentially lea…

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

Kuroneko Yamato announced changes to waybill/shipping label entry rules for International Takkyubin to Vietnam, along with schedul…

Japan Post announces new customs regulations for mail items addressed to Chile that contain goods for sale. Please verify original…

Japan Post announces delivery delays affecting mail/parcels destined for Chile.

Japan Post announced the resumption of mail acceptance for shipments to the United States, which had been suspended due to tariff …

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

From July 1, 2026, the EU de minimis duty exemption for shipments <=EUR150 ends. A new EUR3 customs duty applies per line of the i…

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

DHL will implement weekly Fuel Surcharge updates, with rates adjusted dynamically on a weekly basis.