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Maldives, Grenada, South Africa & Guyana 28.08.2025

by | Aug 28, 2025 | Service Alerts

Maldives Post, Grenada Postal Corporation,  South African Post Office (SAPO),  Guyana Post Office Corporation wishes to inform that, in the light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order of 30 July 2025, it is suspending the acceptance of open and closed transit items containing goods destined for the United States of America. This measure will be effective from 28 August 2025 until further notice, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations.

Any transit or misrouted items containing goods that are destined for the United States will be returned to origin.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mexico, Belize, Aruba, Curaçao & Sint Maarten 28.08.2025

by | Aug 28, 2025 | Service Alerts

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Postal Corporation (SVG Post), Servicio Postal Mexicano, Belize Postal Service, Post Aruba,  wishes to inform that, in the light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order of 30 July 2025, it is suspending the acceptance of postal items containing goods destined for the United States of America. This measure will be effective from 27 August 2025 and until further notice, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations.

 Accordingly, as of this date only postal items classified as documents will continue to be accepted and any misrouted items containing goods destined for the United States will be returned to origin.

US Removes De Minimis Threshold: All Parcels Now Require Full Customs Clearance

by | Aug 28, 2025 | News

The United States will remove its $800 de minimis threshold from Friday, 29 August, marking a major shift for cross-border eCommerce.

Previously, parcels valued under $800 could enter duty-free with simplified processing.

With the threshold now eliminated, every eCommerce parcel regardless of value must undergo full customs clearance and will be subject to duties and taxes.

This change increases the need for accurate data, compliant declarations, and efficient customs processes.

Businesses unprepared for these new requirements may face delays, higher costs, and operational disruption.

How UKP Worldwide Can Help

UKP Worldwide is fully prepared to support customers shipping into the USA. With daily US departures and our advanced SAVVY client portal, we provide complete control and visibility across your parcel flows.

Key features of SAVVY include:

Daily optimised transport into the USA

Automated carrier selection

Automated duty and tax calculation

Real-time tracking with up to 26 events

Automated label generation

Fast transit times with late collections and weekend options

Full system integration

Centralised customs, fulfilment, and returns data

SAVVY acts as your single, compliant source of truth for US shipments under the new rules.

Need Support?

If your business ships to the USA, our team can guide you through the changes and ensure your operations remain compliant and efficient.

Contact us today to review your US strategy.

Portugal 27.08.2025

by | Aug 27, 2025 | Portugal, Service Alerts

CTT Correios de Portugal, wishes to inform that Menzies, which provides ground handling services, has announced another series of strikes.

 The strikes may have a significant impact on airmail handling operations, particularly the dispatch and receipt of international items. The disruption may also affect shipments to and from the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores.

 The strikes will be held according to the following schedule, from 00.00 to 24.00 in each case:

  • September: 3–9, 12–15, 19–22 and 26–28
  • October: 3–6, 10–13, 17–20, 24–27 and 31–3 November
  • November: 7–10, 14–17, 21–24 and 28–1 December
  • December: 5–8, 12–15 and 19–2 January 2026

United Kingdom 26.08.2025

by | Aug 26, 2025 | Service Alerts, United Kingdom

The designated operator of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Royal Mail, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators of an IT issue affecting EMSEVT scanning data for a significant volume of inbound parcels and small packets sent to the United Kingdom. Following an internal system change on 11 August 2025, certain tracking events recorded in the Royal Mail track-and-trace systems and online tools are not reaching origin postal operators or the global electronic data interchange (EDI) network. Royal Mail’s IT suppliers are investigating the root cause of this issue.