Message from SF-Express about shipping to U.S.

[GN Liu]

Important Announcement on Adjustment of Cross-Border E-Commerce Products to the U.S.

(Translated by ChatGPT)

Dear Customers,

According to recent policy changes in the United States, U.S. Customs will cancel the duty-free policy for goods under USD 800 originating from Mainland China and Hong Kong, effective 12:00 AM (EST) on May 2, 2025. After the new regulation takes effect, low-value parcels will be subject to corresponding duties and fees.

To ensure service quality and logistics stability, we have carefully evaluated the impact and will make the following adjustments to our e-commerce product offerings:

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I. Policy Impact Overview

1. Flights departing on or after May 1, 2025 (EST) may face restrictions in low-value duty-free declaration channels.

2. Shipments collected from April 27, 2025 (Beijing Time) may not be eligible for low-value duty-free declarations and will be processed under the new pricing scheme.

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II. Product and Service Adjustments

1. Updated Pricing Structure

   In response to the policy changes and market fluctuations, shipping rates for U.S.-bound e-commerce products will be adjusted in a tiered manner. The new pricing formula will be:

   Per kg rate + Handling Fee + Import Duties,

   based on the latest IUOP pricing table.

2. Tariff and Tax Information

   • Duties will be charged according to the applicable U.S. Customs tariff rates.

   • For prepaid customers, duties will be deducted at the time of parcel weighing.

   • For monthly billing customers, invoices will be issued as per agreed billing terms.

   • Original customs receipts will not be provided separately.

   • Any inaccurate, omitted, or deliberately falsified declaration intended to evade regulation may result in customs clearance delays, parcel detention, or additional fees/fines. These consequences will be the sole responsibility of the sender.

     Please ensure compliance with accurate declaration of item names and truthful value, and cooperate in providing product invoices and sales links as required.

3. Declared Value Limit

   The maximum declared value per shipment must not exceed USD 250.

4. Compensation Policy Adjustments

   • If the parcel is confirmed lost before flight departure, prepaid duties may be refunded.

   • If the loss occurs after the flight departs (including any post-departure stages), prepaid duties will not be refundable.

5. Delivery Timeframe

   Cross-border transit times are expected to extend by 1–3 business days, depending on actual customs clearance at the destination.

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If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your sales representative or call our customer service hotline at 95338.

Thank you for your continued trust and support in SF International.

SF International

April 24, 2025

(This translation was generated by ChatGPT)

[Michael Doornbos]

It’s a shame it’s not easier to be a distributor. Would make this a little easier to navigate for a while.