Effective January 1, 2026, Law 30 December 2025, n. 199/Art. 1 paragraph 126 to 129) introduces a 25 EUR fee for parcels delivered in Italy that:
  • Originate outside the European Union
  • Have a declared customs value under 150 EUR
What you need to know
  • The fee may be paid by the sender, recipient, or other parties involved in the shipment.
  • Accurate declaration of origin and value is mandatory. Missing or incorrect information can cause delays, returns, or additional costs.
  • Recipients may need to provide information and pay the fee if the sender has not done so.
DHL will identify eligible parcels, collect the fee, and comply with reporting obligations. Non-payment will result in the parcel being returned to the sender.
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Effective January 1, 2026, Law no. 239/2025 introduces a 25 RON fee for parcels delivered in Romania that:
  • Originate outside the European Union
  • Have a declared customs value under 150 EUR
What you need to know
  • The fee may be paid by the sender, recipient, or other parties involved in the shipment.
  • Accurate declaration of origin and value is mandatory. Missing or incorrect information can cause delays, returns, or additional costs.
  • Recipients may need to provide information and pay the fee if the sender has not done so.
DHL will identify eligible parcels, collect the fee, and comply with reporting obligations. Non-payment will result in the parcel being returned to the sender.
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Annual Price Increase
DHL Express will update its prices, effective January 2026. In United Kingdom, the average price increase will be 4.9% for Time Definite and Day Definite products.
The price change applies to all discounted rates and agreements, where contracts allow.

In addition to the annual general price increase, DHL Express has reviewed its Services and Surcharges and has made the following adjustments effective January 1, 2026:

Optional Services:

  • Change of Billing will apply per shipment instead of per invoice

Surcharges:

  • Non-Conveyable Piece will also apply to pieces below 25 kg/56 lb if they have the potential to become entangled with or cause damage to other packages or our handling systems
  • Non-Stackable Pallet threshold weight will be reduced to 25 kg//56 lb
  • Oversize Piece will be also triggered if the second longest side exceeds 80 cm/32 in

For more details and additional information on Services and Surcharges, visit the respective sections, which will be updated by December 1, 2025.

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Effective January 1, 2026: In accordance with the Transport General Authority (TGA) regulations, all shipments to and from Saudi Arabia must comply with the National Address structure. This is a mandatory requirement, and incomplete or incorrect address details may result in pickup and delivery delays.

Ensure all address information is complete and correctly formatted before shipping.

View Saudi Arabia Address Guidelines

To ensure operational continuity during a period of high demand, DHL will be activating Demand Surcharges effective October 1, 2025 until February 16, 2026.
Charge amounts and application dates may vary throughout the demand period determined by DHL. Any changes will be subject to prior notice.
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DHL Express does not accept international shipments of Controlled Military Items subject to export controls.

This suspension does not include domestic shipments of Controlled Military Items or international shipments of licensed dual-use items.

If you are uncertain whether your shipment contains military items subject to export controls, please contact your national licensing authority (and/or the licensing authority in the country of origin and destination of the military items) to verify.