Canada has announced that effective September 8, 2026, they will impose 15, 25, and 50 percent tariffs on some US made goods. Canada’s counter tariffs will focus on goods including steel
EU Customs Reform
Parcel import changes in Europe: Elimination of the EU de miminis exemption:
As of July 1, 2026, the European Union has ended the €150 de minimis customs duty exemption for low-value imports. Small parcels shipped directly to consumers from outside the EU now face a flat €3 customs duty per declaration line, with extra handling fees and product data tracking rolling out later in the year.
EU Customs Reform Updates
Parcel import changes in Europe: Elimination of the EU de miminis exemption:
As of July 1, 2026, the European Union has ended the €150 de minimis customs duty exemption for low-value imports. Small parcels shipped directly to consumers from outside the EU now face a flat €3 customs duty per declaration line, with extra handling fees and product data tracking rolling out later in the year.
Country Updates/Transportation and Suspensions – 08/27/26
Nepal – No EmIS alert at the UPU yet but the country is reeling from the devastating floods and mudslides.
Malta – MaltaPost reminded UPU member countries that, following the changes to customs-related processes that entered into force on 1 July 202
Country Updates/Transportation and Suspensions – 08/20/26
Eritrea – USPS to suspend service effective August 21.
Country Updates/Transportation and Suspensions – 08/13/26
Germany — Germany/Deutsche Post is expected to extend DDU acceptance until October 31 and Deutsch Post is expected to issue a UPU circular with updated information in the coming days.
Country Updates/Transportation and Suspensions – 08/06/26
Eritrea — USPS to resume service August 7
Italy – Expect delivery delays due to
Country Updates/Transportation and Suspensions – 07/30/26
Spain – wildfires impacting postal services. Please expect delivery delays.
France – wildfires and impacts on postal service
Country Updates/Transportation and Suspensions – 07/23/26
Canada – Wildfires are interrupting delivery. Please expect delivery delays.
Lebanon UPU indicates a resumption of postal services across all Lebanese territories with the exception of
Country Updates/Transportation and Suspensions – 07/16/26
• Venezuela – USPS will suspend service indefinitely to Venezuela effective tomorrow due to lack of air transportation.
• China – typhoon affecting southeastern coastal areas
Country Updates/Transportation and Suspensions – 07/09/26
USPS new rates and classification changes take effect July 12 –market-dominant price changes, including for FCMI, and domestic package services (including some classification changes), as well as
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