US Import Duty Rule Changes: Why UK Shippers Should Use DDP
29 August 2025 | Editor's Pick | Most Popular | Parcel Deliveries
Author: Parcel2Go.com
From August 29th 2025, all parcels sent to the United States will be subject to duties and taxes, regardless of their value. This is because a new Executive Order has removed the long-standing de minimis exemption, which previously allowed shipments under $800 to enter the US duty-free.. This means even low-cost eCommerce orders and gifts will now face full customs charges.
While this may sound like a major setback, there’s a simple solution: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) services.
Why Choose DDP Services?
To make your shipments to the US as smooth as possible under the new rules, we recommend choosing services with Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). DDP services are the quickest and easiest way to send to the US, speeding up customs clearance as the shipper pays for all duties and taxes before the parcel is sent.
Here are some of our most popular DDP options, starting from just £9.11 - with exclusive lower prices available through Smart Send!
Service | Price |
|---|---|
Evri Standard Parcelshop | From £9.11 |
Evri Standard Collection | From £9.61 |
FedEx International Connect Plus | From £19.30 |
FedEx International Connect Plus Drop Off | From £17.59 |
UPS Access Point™ | From £20.69* |
UPS Express Saver® | From £22.69** |
FedEx International Economy® DropOff | From £28.45 |
UPS Express® | From £36.26 |
FedEx International Priority® DropOff | From £29.55 |
FedEx International Economy® | From £31.55 |
FedEx International Priority® | From £33.79 |
*UPS Access Point™ - £17.99 Exclusive to Smart Send
**UPS Express Saver® - £19.99 Exclusive to Smart Send
Benefits of DDP Services:
No hidden costs - duties and taxes are paid up front
Faster customs clearance - parcels move through smoothly
Fewer delays - less chance of items being held at the border
If you send without DDP, your recipient may be contacted by US Customs to pay fees before the parcel is released - leading to delays and returns.
To avoid delays and unhappy recipients, always look out for the ‘DDP’ tag when booking your US shipments with Parcel2Go.
DDP Services for Small Business
With Delivered Duty Paid, you can keep deliveries seamless while keeping your customers happy.
And with Smart Send, you’ll unlock exclusive rates from some of the world’s most trusted couriers - so your parcels are handled with care and delivered fast.
Best of all, Smart Send is 100% free to use, giving you access to:
Effortless integration with top marketplaces like TikTok, eBay, and Amazon
Automated rules to apply the right services to your sold items - speeding up bookings
End-to-end tracking with accurate updates at every stage
Special discounted rates on selected DDP services such as UPS Access Point™ & UPS Express Saver®
Ship smarter. Save more. And keep your customers coming back.
