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🟡 As of: August 11, 2025


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++ August 11, 2025: UPS: What You Need to Know About New U.S. Tariff Changes ++

The U.S. has recently announced significant updates to its trade policy that could affect your international shipping:

  • Effective August 1, 2025, U.S. imports of semi-finished copper products (such as copper pipes, wires, rods, sheets, and tubes) and copper-intensive derivative products (such as pipe fittings, cables, connectors, and electrical components) from all countries will face a 50% tariff.

  • The de minimis exemption is being suspended globally, meaning all imports into the U.S., regardless of value, will be subject to duties and taxes starting August 29.

  • New trade deal with the EU: U.S. imports from the EU will face a 15% tariff, while U.S. exports to the EU will have 0% tariffs. New rates go into effect August 7.

    To stay up to date, we encourage you to regularly consult official government sources such as:

For detailed guidance, please visit UPS.com (U.S.Tariffs and Their Impact on Global Trade).


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