(Reuters) -The United States has permanently ended the “de minimis” exemption, which allowed items valued under $800 to be imported duty-free. This change, effective from Friday, follows President Donald Trump’s executive order citing the exemption as a loophole for tariff evasion and drug trafficking.

The decision impacts global retailers and postal services. They are taking different measures, such as suspending shipments or adjusting services, to comply with the new U.S. customs requirements. There is a six-month transition period allowing postal shippers to pay a flat duty per package.

Below is an overview of how some postal companies are reacting:

DHL

DHL Group has imposed what it says are “probably temporary” restrictions on business shipments to the U.S. via Deutsche Post and DH

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