Service Alert June 2026

EUROPEAN UNION

Effective 1 July 2026, the EU will remove the existing €150 duty-free exemption. In its place, a €3 customs duty will apply per product type (declaration line) on IOSS shipments valued under €150 entering the EU from outside the EU.
 

UNITED KINGDOM

The UK government has announced plans to eliminate the de minimis duty exemption for parcels valued under £135 beginning in October 2028, six months earlier than previously planned. The change accelerates Chancellor Rachel Reeves' original commitment to end the exemption by March 2029.

Due to extreme heat in the UK region, we have been advised that there may be delays in the delivery of mail and parcels.

NORTH AMERICA

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted across 16 cities in Canada, the United States, and Mexico:

CANADA

• Toronto, Ontario
• Vancouver, British Columbia

MEXICO

• Mexico City
• Guadalajara
• Monterrey

UNITED STATES

• Atlanta, Georgia
• Boston, Massachusetts (Foxborough)
• Dallas, Texas (Arlington)
• Houston, Texas
• Kansas City, Missouri
• Los Angeles, California (Inglewood)
• Miami, Florida
• New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• San Francisco Bay Area, California (Santa Clara)
• Seattle, Washington

Businesses and residents in and around these host cities may experience increased traffic congestion, road closures, security restrictions, and elevated transportation volumes throughout the tournament period from June 11 through July 19, 2026, which could contribute to localized delays in mail and parcel processing and delivery.

ASIA

The Dragon Boat Festival on the weekend of Friday, June 19 is widely observed across several Asian countries and regions, including China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and is often accompanied by public holidays, cultural events, and temporary business closures. During the holiday period, postal operators, customs authorities, transportation providers, and local businesses may operate on reduced schedules, which can impact the processing and movement of mail and parcels.

MIDDLE EAST

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region, APC Postal Logistics has temporarily suspended all service to the following destinations:

• Eritrea
• Iran

Priority DDU w/ Delcon, Priority DDU, all USPS, and all Mail services have been temporarily suspended for the following countries; however, APC will continue to accept Priority DDP w/ Delcon and Expedited shipments though delivery delays are to be expected. 

• Kuwait
• Seychelles

If you have questions regarding shipments to these destinations, please contact Customer Service at [e-mail]