#us-customs

#us-customs

You've just touched back down in the United States from a much needed beach vacation overseas that you were able to extend for an extra few weeks. You've also just recently been promoted to one of the best types of jobs for an aspiring digital nomad. Life is good. As you make your way through U.S. Customs, you're dreaming of sleeping in your own bed, but as you hand over your passport, the passport officer gives you a look that makes you feel uneasy.

Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son have been detained for three weeks by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement after attempting to re-enter the US from Canada.

The order states that the de minimis exemption will no longer apply 'regardless of value, country of origin, mode of transportation or method of entry' meaning all shipments will be subject to 'all applicable duties, taxes, fees, exactions and charges'.

The new One Stop Security program allows connecting travelers from London Heathrow to Dallas and Atlanta to bypass secondary TSA check and baggage recheck procedures, saving significant time.

"The perpetrator - who entered the country illegally and at the time of the shooting had an outstanding bench warrant and was wanted for robbery, felony assault, kidnapping, and weapons possession across multiple states - should have never been on our streets."

U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order revokes the de minimis exemption for Chinese imports under $800, changing the landscape for companies like Shein and Temu.

DHL has resumed shipping packages valued over $800 to U.S. consumers after discussions with the Trump administration, reversing a previous halt due to customs rules.

Effective April 5, 2025, shipments to the U.S. with a declared customs value over USD 800 will require formal entry processing, resulting in increased delays.