FedEx is reminding shippers about the importance of providing complete and accurate information for US customs clearance, especially due to recent regulatory changes impacting shipments from China and Hong Kong. These changes eliminate duty-free de minimis treatment for products from these origins, requiring formal entry by a customs broker and tariff payment.
Key Requirements for All Shipments from China and Hong Kong (Regardless of Shipping Origin):
10-Digit H.S. Code: Provide the 10-digit Harmonized System (H.S.) code for all products originating in China and Hong Kong, regardless of where the shipment originates.
Additional Requirements for Textile, Apparel, and FDA-Regulated Commodities:
Manufacturer Identification Code (MID): Include the Manufacturer Identification Code (MID) in the item description field of the air waybill and commercial invoice for:
Non-Partner Government Agency (non-PGA) products (e.g., non-FDA regulated) valued at US$250 or higher.
All PGA products (e.g., FDA-regulated), regardless of value.
The FedEx Money-Back Guarantee (MBG) is temporarily suspended for all shipments to the US until further notice.
FedEx is committed to supporting its customers through these changes. “We remain focused on supporting our customers and working with them to adapt to the substantial changes resulting from the recent tariff announcements,” says FedEx. Their team of clearance and compliance experts is working diligently to ensure smooth cross-border shipping to the more than 220 countries and territories FedEx serves.
