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Important Information

Reciprocal Tariffs and Suspension of De Minimis. View Details

Global trade changes with US tariff updates. View Details

Import Control System 2 - Release 3 (ICS2.3) View DetailsImport Control System 2 - Release 3 (ICS2.3)

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.

The index for determining the DHL Express Fuel Surcharge will change effective August 1, 2025. Please visit our Fuel Surcharge page for more details.
The index for determining the DHL Express Day Definite Fuel Surcharge will change effective August 1, 2025. Please visit our Fuel Surcharge page for more details.
The index for determining the DHL Express Fuel Surcharge will change effective August 1, 2025. Please visit our Fuel Surcharge page for more details.
The index for determining the DHL Express Day Definite Fuel Surcharge will change effective August 1, 2025. Please visit our Fuel Surcharge page for more details.

DHL Express is pleased to announce that it has restored all services in Canada, reinstating all operations effective June 30.

The resumption of operations follows a successful agreement reached between DHL Express Canada and the Unifor trade union, which represents a significant proportion of our workforce in Canada, after nearly a year of negotiations. This 4-year agreement will remain in effect until July 1, 2029.

For information regarding delayed shipments due to the service suspension, please contact customer service.

DHL Express resuming all international service to Israel effective Monday 30th. Shipments exported to or imported from Israel will be subject to Elevated Risk surcharges until further notice.
Effective: February 10, 2025, Shipments exported to or imported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo are subject to Elevated Risk surcharges.
Our login process is changing
We will be migrating existing users over to our new login system over the next few weeks. During this time, you will be asked to log in to MyDHL+ and then again into the new system. If you have cookies running for MyDHL+ on your computer this will be the only time you will have to login twice. If you do not use cookies, then you will be asked to login twice during this migration period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during this time.
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Effective: Dec 28, 2024, DHL Liability Limits terms will be updated to align with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) decision to increase the liability limits under the Montreal Convention. Compensation limits for cargo loss or damage will increase from 22 SDR/kg to 26 SDR/kg (~35 USD/kg).
View DHL Express Terms and Conditions of Carriage updated terms.
Qatar - Change of Tariff Classification Structure View DetailsQatar - Change of Tariff Classification Structure
Kuwait - Change of Tariff Classification Structure View DetailsKuwait - Change of Tariff Classification Structure
The new prices for DHL Express Services and Surcharges announced on December 1, 2024 will be effective January 1, 2025. Visit our Services and Surcharges pages for more information.
Optional Services - View Details
Customs Services - View Details
Surcharges - View Details
The index for determining the DHL Express Fuel Surcharge will change effective August 1, 2025. Please visit our Fuel Surcharge page for more details.
 
Turkey - Duty Threshold Changes View DetailsTurkey - Duty Threshold Changes
Fiji - De Minimis and VAT Changes for Personal Imports View DetailsFiji - De Minimis and VAT Changes for Personal Imports
Namibia - Commercial Invoice Requirements View DetailsNamibia - Commercial Invoice Requirements
Botswana - Import and Export Regulations Update View DetailsBotswana - Import and Export Regulations Update

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.

Charges apply in EUR per kg (billing weight), based on the shipment's origin and destination. Fuel Surcharge applies.

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Philippines - Customs Regulatory Fees View DetailsPhilippines - Customs Regulatory Fees
Thailand - Import VAT Added Tax View DetailsThailand - Import VAT Added Tax
Angola - De Minimis and Formal Entry Changes View DetailsAngola - De Minimis and Formal Entry Changes
Kazakhstan - De Minimis for Duty and Import VAT View DetailsKazakhstan - De Minimis for Duty and Import VAT
Indonesia - Expanded Items List for Import Licenses and Origin Surveys View DetailsIndonesia - Expanded Items List for Import Licenses and Origin Surveys
Europe - Shipments To and Transiting Through European Union and Common Transit Convention Countries View DetailsEurope - Shipments To and Transiting Through European Union and Common Transit Convention Countries
View Latest Details for Emergency Situation Surcharge.
El Salvador - Import Permit Exemptions View DetailsEl Salvador - Import Permit Exemptions
Oman - Identification Required for Shipments to Oman View DetailsOman - Identification Required for Shipments to Oman
United Kingdom - Health Certificate Requirements View DetailsUnited Kingdom - Health Certificate Requirements
Brazil - International Online Seller Duty Exemption View DetailsBrazil - International Online Seller Duty Exemption
Norway - Shipment Tax Collection View DetailsNorway - Shipment Tax Collection
Norway - International Online Sellers/E-platforms VAT Registration View DetailsNorway - International Online Sellers/E-platforms VAT Registration
Morocco - Tax Identification Number View DetailsMorocco - Tax Identification Number
International Online Marketplace Registration View DetailsInternational Online Marketplace Registration
International Online Marketplace Registration and Tax Collection View DetailsInternational Online Marketplace Registration and Tax Collection
Iron and Steel Processed Goods View DetailsIron and Steel Processed Goods
The European Union (EU) has introduced a new regulation known as Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) View Details
Online Retailers Collect Good and Services Tax Online Retailers Collect Good and Services TaxView Details
Take advantage of MyDHL+ features to help accurately describe the items in your shipment – critical for speedy customs clearance!
What’s New with MyDHL+

As of July 2, 2023, when creating a shipment to Ireland in MyDHL+ and DHL Express shipping solutions

  • City and postcode will be required for the Recipient address
For DHL Express high-volume shippers and accounts that have integrated systems, Ireland’s Eircode system  allows searches by city/postcode combinations
Search postcodes  
Providers of Ireland’s address database  
Argentina - Formal Clearance Value Reduced Formal Clearance Value ReducedView Details
Portugal - Low Value Shipment VAT Low Value Shipment VATView Details
Kenya - Anti-Counterfeit Import Permit Anti-Counterfeit Import PermitView Details
Customs Invoice Validation Requirements Customs Invoice Validation RequirementsView Details
We have resumed limited outbound services from select locations in Ukraine to other countries.
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We have temporarily suspended DHL Express shipments to and from Belarus and for inbound and domestic shipments to/within Russia.
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