As of August 29, 2025, the U.S. has suspended duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries, impacting how international shipments are processed, even those valued under $800. This change has major implications for businesses that use overseas fulfillment services. Here's what it means and how Artelo helps you stay ahead.
What is the de minimis exemption?
The de minimis exemption allowed goods valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free and without extensive customs procedures. It was often used by businesses and international print-on-demand services to ship small orders into the U.S. without incurring import fees.
What changed recently?
On July 30, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries, effective August 29, 2025. This means that any shipment, regardless of value, entering the U.S. from another country is now subject to import duties, taxes, and customs processing. Source
How does this affect businesses using overseas print-on-demand services?
If your print-on-demand provider manufactures and ships from outside the U.S., your customers may now face:
Unexpected import taxes or customs fees
Delayed deliveries due to customs processing
Negative customer experiences, including refunds or complaints
Does this affect Artelo users?
No. Artelo customers are completely unaffected by this change. All Artelo products are printed and fulfilled within the United States, which means:
No import taxes or customs forms
Fast, domestic shipping to U.S. customers
Transparent pricing with no surprise fees at delivery
What is the competitive advantage for Artelo users?
With many overseas POD providers now facing delays, higher costs, and compliance hurdles, Artelo users gain a major advantage:
You deliver a better experience to your U.S. customers
You avoid operational headaches related to customs and border clearance
You stay compliant without changing a thing
Does this mean I should switch to a U.S.-based POD provider?
If you’re currently relying on overseas fulfillment, yes, now is the time. The de minimis update eliminates a major cost advantage for international suppliers.
With all printing and fulfillment handled in the U.S., Artelo ensures you avoid customs delays, unexpected duties, and the new complexities brought by the de minimis change. We make fulfillment smooth, reliable, and scalable.
How do I get started with Artelo?
Getting started is easy. Whether you’re moving over a few products or your entire store, we’ll walk you through the process step-by-step.
Contact our team: https://www.artelo.io/contact
Sign up to start printing in the U.S. today: https://www.artelo.io/signup