About the U.S. de minimis suspension
Learn more about what this means for your small business and how Canada Post can support you.
Effective August 29, 2025, the United States suspended its duty-free “de minimis” threshold of US$800 for all countries, including Canada. All postal shipments to the U.S. will require prepaid duties before your package crosses the border – regardless of their value or country of origin.
The changes apply to all shipments by a business from Canada, whether it is sent via Canada Post through the postal channel, another courier or freight company or through the commercial channel.
Learn more about what this means for your small business and how Canada Post can support you.
