New customs situation - Exports to the USA

As a result of the new customs situation, like most international postal operators, Correos has been forced to temporarily suspend shipments of goods with a value of USD 800 or less to the United States. Correos only accepts shipments to the USA that contain only documents of no commercial value and packages with goods worth more than USD 800.

What are the customs changes in the US?

 US Executive Order 14324 (EO)  eliminates the tariff exemption ("de minimis")  on shipments with a value of USD 800 or less from 29 August 2025, requiring the application of tariffs on all goods entering its territory (and the overseas territories American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the US Virgin Islands. All references to shipments addressed to the USA shall be deemed to extend to these territories)  irrespective of their value and origin, subject to exceptions.

This means that:

  • For shipments with a value of USD 800 or less, tariffs must be paid in advance by the sender in the country of origin.
  •  Shipments with a value of more than USD 800 will not be affected and tariffs will be charged to the recipient as before. 

Why has the US introduced these new customs measures?

The entry into force of these measures on 29 August aim to strengthen national security, combat illicittrafficking of goods and protect the US economy, according to the Executive Order.

What measures has Correos been forced to take?

This situation forces Correos, as well as all postal operators that handle shipments destined for the United States, to substantially modify their processes, as well as to increase controls on shipments in order to implement the new customs requirements, with a significant impact on international postal logistics and e-commerce flows.

Due to the limited time to adapt to these new requirements, and in order to protect the interests of its customers, like most international postal operators, Correos has been forced to temporarily suspend shipments of goods with a value of USD 800 or less to the United States.

How does it affect Correos customers in their shipments to the US?

As a consequence of the Executive Order issued on 30 July by the US President, as of 3 September 2025, Correos will only accept shipments to the US that contain exclusively documents of no commercial value and packages with goods worth more than USD 800. 

This situation will be maintained for the time strictly necessary to adopt the necessary operational measures to meet the new obligations arising from the US Executive Order. 

What does Correos recommend for those wishing to send items to the US?

  • Make sure that the contents of the shipment match what is declared.
  • Ensure that the shipment does not contain goods and, if it does, that their commercial value exceeds USD 800.
  • Please consult official sources before sending shipments.
  • Please note that there may be delays in customs control at destination with respect to the usual deadlines.
  •  Senders will be liable for the consequences associated with an incorrect, incomplete, false or fraudulent statement concerning the shipment either in whole or in part.

Who is liable for non-compliance with the regulations applicable to a shipment destined for the USA (because the contents do not match), for an incorrect, incomplete, false or fraudulent declaration concerning the shipment?

The sender shall be liable for ensuring that their shipment complies with the regulations in force in the country of destination, as well as for paying in advance any taxes, duties, tariffs or additional costs associated with the shipment. 

What is the liability of Correos?

Correos will be liable for loss, theft, damage or failure to meet delivery deadlines depending on the characteristics of the contracted product and in accordance with applicable regulations and the conditions and amounts established. You can consult these guarantees, conditions and amounts on the website www.correos.es, at any Correos office or by calling the customer service telephone number 900 400 004.

Correos willpromptlyinform customers on the evolution and progress of the implementation of these measures in order to resolve this suspension as soon as possible.

How can I make shipments to the USA that are currently not accepted by Correos?

For shipments sent by private individuals other than documents with no commercial value and packages with goods whose commercial value exceeds USD 800, the Correos Group offers the alternative of sending these items through Correos Express.