Resources for Navigating the 2025 Tariffs Landscape

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1. Stay Informed on Regulatory Changes and Assess Their Impact on Your Business

Your first step to trade resiliency is to understand the global tariff shifts. Visit our continuously updated article, 2025 Tariffs and Their Impact on Global Trade, for ongoing policy updates and a timeline of key dates.

For a biweekly summary of key policy changes complied by our freight professionals across the globe, explore our Freight and Logistics Market Update. Updates. You can also subscribe to our
emails to have these global freight top takeaways sent directly to your inbox, as well as upcoming webinars and industry insights.

Next, take a look at our on demand webinar recordings. While policies have shifted, many of the actionable strategies we covered still apply.

• Watch the Inside the Latest Tariff Shifts webinar recording for professional analysis on key policy developments, trade risks and sector-specific impacts to watch in 2025.
• Watch the Tariff Changes & Trade Impacts: Strategies to Mitigate Costs in 2025 webinar recording for enforcement tools and cost mitigation tactics that are still relevant today.
• Watch the 2025 Supply Chain Outlook webinar recording for broader insights on modal shifts, customs trends and nearshoring strategies shaping logistics planning.

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2. Increase Your Customs Compliance and Brokerage Support

De minimis rules have shifted—effective August 29, 2025, de minimis is exempt for all low-value (under $800) shipments to the United States. CBP is ramping up enforcement on:

• Country of origin declarations
• Valuation accuracy
• Chapter 98 usage (returned or temporary imports)
• Small missteps can lead to big delays. Make sure your documentation and policies are up to date.

Even small missteps can lead to penalties or shipment delays. Make sure your compliance policies are up to date.

Customs Compliance and Brokerage Support From UPS

Our UPS Customs Brokerage team can help you stay compliant and cost-effective under evolving regulations. We support you with documentation, duty drawback programs and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) access to help minimize landed costs.

Connect With a Brokerage Professional

3. Reduce Duty Costs by Finding Missed Opportunities

Non-Dutiable Charges: A Hidden Savings Opportunity

You can become a compliance wiz. Or you canleave it to the professionals.Save on duties by properly itemizing freight, insurance and handling charges during import clearance.

Read the Non-Dutiable Charges Guide

Duty Drawback: Refund Duties on Re-Exports

If you re-export goods or components from the US, you may be eligible for refunds. UPS^® Trade Advisory services can guide you through the filing process to recover money that would otherwise be left on the table.
Read the Customs Duty Drawback Guide for refundable scenarios explained, our take our 2-minute questionnaire to check your eligibility.

4. Strategize Your Sourcing and Consolidation Opportunities

In today’s volatile trade environment, a flexible sourcing and shipping strategy is essential for managing costs and minimizing disruption.

Diversify Sourcing to Minimize Risk
Avoid the risk of single-country dependency by building a more flexible supplier network. Many businesses are exploring sourcing from Latin America, Southeast Asia or domestic partners to reduce exposure and respond more dynamically to shifting trade policies. A diversified sourcing strategy can help stabilize landed costs, improve lead times and build greater supply chain resilience.

Reduce Entry Fees with Shipment Consolidation Frequent, fragmented cross-border shipments often lead to duplicate customs entries, added fees and slower deliveries.
UPS Trade Direct® streamlines the process by consolidating air, ocean and ground shipments at origin. Your goods clear customs as a single entry, saving time and reducing clearance fees. From there, we deconsolidate and deliver each package directly to its final destination, bypassing the distribution center entirely.

Fewer stops. Fewer bottlenecks. Fewer delays.

5. Explore Nearshoring, Automation and Warehousing Solutions

Bringing production closer to customers and reducing manual processes can give your business agility and resilience, which are more important now than ever.

Nearshoring & Automation : Nearshoring and warehouse automation can cut costs and lead times, giving you a competitive advantage.

Read our Nearshoring Guide

Learn about Intelligent Supply Chain Technology

Free Trade Zones (FTZs) & Warehousing : Store goods closer to demand while delaying duty payments. UPS offers FTZ and bonded warehousing options.

Read About the Benefits of FTZs or learn more about UPS® Zone Solutions

Outsource to Stay Scalable : Use our warehousing and distribution network across North America and Europe.
Read About Outsourcing Fulfillment

Explore Warehousing and Distribution Services

6. Remain Agile to Shifting Transportation Modes

Ocean capacity is tightening due to blank sailings. Air freight remains critical for speed, but costs are rising. Build contingency plans that allow you to shift between ocean, air and ground as disruptions arise with our demand forecasts in our quarterly Industry Outlook report.

Subscribe to UPS Supply Chain Solutions emails to be notified when our next outlook is posted.

Our integrated ocean and air freight services combine strategic planning, space reservation and real-time visibility. Our brokerage team is equipped to support you with documentation while our freight services teams are ready to get your freight moved efficiently. From end-to-end of your supply chain, we are ready to be your trusted partner.

Explore Freight Services

Note: Transit times may vary based on origin, destination and space availability. Review the UPS Air Freight Terms and Conditions for details.

Enter your shipment details on the UPS Forwarding Hub to determine the best shipment option for you.

7. For Healthcare Shippers: Reassess Your Logistics Operation

Can your operation navigate increasingly complex regulatory changes while meeting urgent patient timelines and temperature-control requirements?

UPS Healthcare supports pharma, biotech and medical device supply chains with:

• GDP-compliant storage
• Cold chain logistics
• Time-critical tracking and delivery

Explore Our Healthcare Logistics Offerings

Connect with a Healthcare Logistics Professionals

1. Have there been any updates to the de minimis threshold?

Yes. All US imports, regardless of their value, country of origin, mode of entry or how they are routed into the country, will now be subject to applicable US duties and taxes when shipped via non-postal networks.

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2. How are postal shipments into the US being treated now?

CBP has confirmed that postal shipments containing goods with country of origin China or Hong Kong SAR are no longer eligible for de minimis treatment, regardless of the ship-from country.

3. Is the country of origin still a factor in determining tariffs?

Yes. Customs rulings still hinge on country of origin, which determines eligibility for trade agreements and applicable duty rates.

4. Can multiple tariffs apply to the same product?

In most cases, yes. For goods from China, Hong Kong, or Macau, you may face a combination of:

• Base tariff
• Section 301 tariffs (ranging from 7.5% to 100%)
• Section 232 tariffs (e.g., 25% on steel and aluminum)

However, On April 29, an Executive Order advised of the stacking order for IEEPA and Section 232 related tariffs. Per CBP guidance from May 15, importers can file Post-Summary Corrections retroactively to March 4 for products where tariffs were over-stacked.

Exception: Section 232 tariffs (steel, aluminum, autos) do not stack with the reciprocal tariff.

5. Are there exemptions to the reciprocal tariff policy?

Yes. Exempt categories include:

• Pharmaceuticals
• Critical minerals
• Semiconductors
• Lumber
• Electronics
• Energy products

6. What effect do the new tariffs have on Canada and Mexico?

Goods compliant with the USMCA still move duty-free. Non-eligible goods may face Section 232 duties or the 25% Fentanyl IEEPA tariff.

7. Will the tariff rates change again?

In addition to ongoing talks, the administration has several trade tools at its disposal—including Section 232 (national security-related tariffs), Section 122 (temporary general tariff increases), Section 338 and Section 301 (targeted trade remedies). Court rulings and new investigations can also influence how and when tariffs are applied.

To stay informed and prepare your supply chain, visit our 2025 Tariffs and Their Impact on Global Trade article or subscribe to our Market Updates for the latest tariff information.