Evri US deliveries up 30% as competitors suspend shipments

Evri has revealed that its deliveries in the US have risen 30% as various global postal services announced they would be suspending their US operations after the removal of the de minimis exemption.

The exemption, which allowed packages worth under £593 ($800) to be free from taxes and duties, officially ended on 29 August, following an executive order from Donald Trump.

As a result, all products delivered via the postal network in the US must apply for either the effective country-specific tariff rate or a fixed fee dependent on the tariff rate of their country of origin.

Evri explained that it set up a new service, which delivers outside of the US postal system, in May to avoid any disruptions. The company has two customs clearance options, giving retailers solutions that work best for their business and customers.

The company recently invested £11m in its international proposition to offer full tracking, deliveries up to seven days a week, and US-based fulfilment solutions.

Craig Lee, director of international at Evri, said: “With the de minimis exemption removed, millions of SMEs risk delayed or returned parcels, with significant added expense. We’ve trumped the tariffs and are pleased to offer a solution to remove the risk for those businesses, by doing the leg work and collecting parcel taxes and duties up front, supporting UK-based SMEs to retain a crucial income stream in a challenging retail climate.”