US Consumers Start Seeing Additional Fees on Shipments from China Amid Tariffs

As the US-China trade war continues to escalate, US consumers are already feeling the pinch. With President Donald Trump’s tariff on Chinese goods taking effect on Tuesday, many are reporting additional fees on shipments from China.

Extra Charges Appear on Shipments

Clint Reid, founder and CEO of a company that specializes in cross-border commerce, shared screenshots on social media showing additional charges added to a shipment from DHL. Another screenshot appears to show DHL requesting an import duty on a shipment from Hololive. Similar screenshots have been shared on Reddit, with one user reporting an extra $8 charge on their package due to tariffs.

What’s Behind the Additional Fees?

The Trump administration’s order over the weekend added a 10 percent tariff to goods from China and closed the de minimis exception, a loophole that allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the US duty-free. This new rule has quickly resulted in people being asked to pay additional charges on many more shipments from China.

US Postal Service Suspends Package Shipments

The order also caused the US Postal Service (USPS) to briefly suspend inbound package shipments from China and Hong Kong before reversing the decision. The USPS is working closely with Customs and Border Protection to implement an efficient collection mechanism for the new China tariffs to minimize disruption to package delivery.

What’s Next?

While tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada have been put on a one-month pause, the impact of the US-China trade war on consumers is already being felt. As the situation continues to unfold, it’s essential for consumers to stay informed about any changes to shipping costs and regulations.

Key Takeaways:

• The US-China trade war has resulted in additional fees on shipments from China
• The Trump administration’s order added a 10 percent tariff to goods from China and closed the de minimis exception
• The US Postal Service briefly suspended inbound package shipments from China and Hong Kong before reversing the decision
• Consumers should stay informed about changes to shipping costs and regulations