Shipping to the USA with DPD: What’s Changing

Published: Aug 27, 2025

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From Friday 29 August, new US import laws remove the de minimis threshold. This means all goods shipped to the United States will now require duty payments for clearance.

Guide to DPD’s US-Compliant Services in Zenstores

DPD and Zenstores has you covered with a range of fully compliant delivery options:

  • DPD Air Express – Fast delivery in 2–4 working days for urgent shipments
  • DPD Air Classic – Reliable and cost-effective, delivered in 3–6 working days
  • DPD Direct – Perfect for parcels up to 5kg, delivered in 4–7 working days
  • DPD Direct Lite – Our most affordable option for low-value parcels up to 2kg, delivered in 4–7 working days

Note: A DDP admin fee applies and varies by service.

Stress-Free US Customs with DPD and Zenstores

If you’re already shipping to the US with DPD from Zenstores, you don’t need to do anything - Zenstores will automatically forward on the required customs data and DPD will process this on their end. 

For new shippers, Zenstores and DPD are ready to get you set up and ensure your parcels clear customs smoothly.

How can my business continue to ship to the USA?

Zenstores, an approved DPD partner, is perfectly positioned to help UK ecommerce businesses manage these US shipping changes with ease.

From automating customs data to setting up shipping rules that automatically select the right DPD service, Zenstores helps thousands of businesses ship efficiently across the UK and worldwide.

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