Policy Updates

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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Japan Post issued follow-up notice #2 confirming ongoing delivery delays to Europe and Africa due to deteriorating Middle East sit…

Japan Post announced a continued suspension of international mail services to the Middle East region (Follow-up Report 1). Affecte…

DHL Express has issued an 'Elevated Risk Update' indicating operational risks for certain routes or destinations. Please verify or…

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

Japan Post has announced a suspension of international mail services destined for the Middle East region.

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