Regulatory Updates Archives - Stamps.com Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:18:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/180x180.svg Regulatory Updates Archives - Stamps.com 32 32 Six-Digit HS Codes Now Required for International Shipments https://www.stamps.com/article/six-digit-hs-codes-now-required-for-international-shipments/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:02:29 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=289320 Beginning September 1, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service required all international commercial shipments to include a six-digit Harmonized System (HS) code on customs declarations.  While USPS is one of the first to set a deadline, this change reflects a broader push from destination countries to enforce HS code requirements across all carriers. To avoid delays […]

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]]> Plan ahead: Navigating the CUPW strike  https://www.stamps.com/article/plan-ahead-navigating-the-cupw-strike/ Wed, 21 May 2025 09:06:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=249718 For the latest updates on this ongoing situation, visit our status page. On November 15th, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began a national strike, resulting in a total shutdown of Canada Post operations until December 16, 2024. Collective agreements were reached that extended through May 22, 2025, which ensured no further disruptions until […]

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]]> Cross-border Shipping: Tariffs, Duties, and De Minimis Thresholds https://www.stamps.com/article/cross-border-shipping-tariffs-duties-and-de-minimis-thresholds/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:21:14 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=252379 Recent changes to U.S. tariffs are reshaping the landscape of cross-border shipping, impacting both the cost and compliance requirements for businesses involved in international trade. We’re monitoring these developments closely to understand how they affect duties, de minimis thresholds, and broader logistics. For the most up-to-date and official information, we recommend referring to the White […]

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]]> Shipping to Canada: Taxes, Duties & Tariffs https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-canada-taxes-duties-tariffs/ https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-canada-taxes-duties-tariffs/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247358 Selling internationally doesn’t come without its challenges. Like any other country, Canada has duties, taxes and tariffs you will need to be aware of. If you haven’t gone through the process to become a Non-Resident Importer your Canadian buyer is responsible for duties, taxes, and tariffs that are imposed on imported goods.  It is important […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-canada-taxes-duties-tariffs/feed/ 0 Shipping to Military Bases – Military Mail FAQ https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-military-bases-military-mail-faq/ https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-military-bases-military-mail-faq/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247370 Care packages and letters are some of the best ways to send your loved ones a slice of home when they are deployed abroad. At Stamps.com we often receive questions from customers looking to send packages to military destination so we compiled a list of the 10 most frequently asked questions about Military Mail: How […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-military-bases-military-mail-faq/feed/ 0 How to Input VAT/IOSS Numbers Into Customs Forms https://www.stamps.com/article/how-to-input-vat-ioss-numbers-into-customs-forms/ https://www.stamps.com/article/how-to-input-vat-ioss-numbers-into-customs-forms/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=246986 Starting July 1, 2021, all commercial goods destined for the European Union (EU) are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT). This applies to deliveries of any value, including those below 22 euros (estimated $26).  To help online retailers manage this tax collecting process, the EU member countries created the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS), an electronic […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/how-to-input-vat-ioss-numbers-into-customs-forms/feed/ 0 USPS Service Suspension to Australia https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-service-suspension-to-australia/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-service-suspension-to-australia/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247979 9/15/2021 Update: The USPS has temporarily suspended Priority Mail International shipments to Australia as of September 17, 2021. To avoid disruption, use GlobalPost Standard or Priority Mail Express International to ship your packages to Australia. Get more info on GlobalPost Standard The U.S. Postal Service has TEMPORARILY suspended First Class Package International Service (as of […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-service-suspension-to-australia/feed/ 0 New Harmonized Code Requirement Coming March 1 https://www.stamps.com/article/new-harmonized-code-requirement/ https://www.stamps.com/article/new-harmonized-code-requirement/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247215 Beginning March 1, 2023, all shipments to and passing through most countries in the EU will need Harmonized System tariff codes, or HS codes, included on customs forms. More detailed descriptions will be required, meaning general descriptions like “clothing” or “electronics” won’t be accepted. According to the USPS, reasons for the upcoming change are important […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/new-harmonized-code-requirement/feed/ 0 USPS Delivery Suspended to Hong Kong https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-delivery-suspended-to-hong-kong/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-delivery-suspended-to-hong-kong/#respond Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247861 The U.S. Postal Service has TEMPORARILY suspended mail and parcel delivery to Hong Kong due to transportation issues with widespread cancellations and restrictions throughout the Hong Kong territory. Delivery service was suspended starting on Friday, January 14, 2022. The USPS mailing and shipping disruption includes the following services: If your parcel is already in transit, […]

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