Policy Updates

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.

DHL has updated legal requirements for parcels shipped to Italy; senders must ensure declarations comply with the latest Italian c…

Japan Post will revise the format of international mail customs declaration forms CN22/CN23, affecting how senders fill in declara…

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

Japan Post has updated its International Mail Conditions Table, revising terms and conditions applicable to international postal s…

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

USTR is investigating under Section 301 whether trading partners fail to prohibit imports of goods made with forced labor, potenti…

USTR has launched Section 301 investigations, applauded by American workers, farmers, and manufacturers, targeting potentially unf…

New Zealand has introduced new legal requirements for inbound parcels, mandating detailed customs declarations including item desc…

USTR launched 60 Section 301 investigations against trading partners that have failed to take effective action on forced labor, po…

USTR launched 60 Section 301 investigations against trading partners failing to combat forced labor, potentially triggering additi…

USTR launched Section 301 investigations in March 2026 targeting structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors, potentially …

USTR launched Section 301 investigations in March 2026 targeting structural excess capacity in multiple manufacturing sectors, pot…

Japan Post (Update 3): Due to worsening Middle East tensions, mail to Europe and Africa continues to experience significant delive…

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