👋Goodbye, 800$ Duty-Free👋
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- Sep 1
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👉What It Means for Small Businesses and How TotalShip Worldwide Can Help👉
📦The Policy Change You Need to Know About📦
The U.S. government has officially ended its duty-free allowance for shipments valued under $800. For years, this threshold—often called the de minimis exemption—meant small parcels could move into the United States without extra charges. That is no longer the case. Now, all shipments, regardless of value, may face duties and additional paperwork when crossing the border.
⚠️Why This Matters⚠️
For Canadian businesses that rely on shipping to U.S. customers, this update is more than a minor change—it could directly impact sales and profitability.
💸Higher costs: Even low-value items may now carry extra duty charges.
📑More paperwork: Every shipment must include proper customs declarations.
⏳Delivery delays: Parcels without the right documentation could get held at the border.
😡Customer frustration: Surprise fees or longer wait times can damage relationships with buyers.
For many small businesses, especially those selling through e-commerce platforms, this adds new challenges at a time when keeping costs down is already tough.
🚀How TotalShip Worldwide Can Help You Navigate This Change🚀
At TotalShip Worldwide, we know these new rules can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve built solutions to keep your business competitive and your shipments moving smoothly:
1. 💰Duty & Tax Made Simple:
We offer tools to calculate duties up front and provide prepaid solutions, so your customers won’t be caught off guard by unexpected charges.
2. 🛃Customs Support:
From proper tariff classifications (HS codes) to preparing the right paperwork, we help you avoid costly mistakes and prevent delays.
3. 🤝Leveraging Trade Agreements:
In some cases, your goods may still qualify for reduced or waived duties under USMCA. We’ll guide you through the requirements so you don’t pay more than necessary.
4. 📦Smarter Shipping Options:
By consolidating shipments or using bulk delivery methods, we can help lower per-item costs. We also provide fulfillment options to streamline cross-border shipping.
5. 🔎Clear Cost Visibility:
We help you understand the total landed cost—including duties, shipping, and handling—so you can adjust pricing strategies and protect your margins.
❤️Our Commitment to You❤️
The road ahead may look challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. At TotalShip Worldwide, our mission is to protect your bottom line, simplify cross-border logistics, and give your business the tools to thrive—even under new regulations.
Let’s work together to turn this challenge into an opportunity. Contact TotalShip Worldwide today to secure your U.S. market and keep your business growing.
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