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Do you find that your EU parcels are refused, delayed and returned by EU customs without any explanation? Read about how to completely overcome this and ship like a pro.
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![Reduce US Duty and Tariff Risk With SAMOS](https://samos-e.com/storage/267/conversions/Thumbnail--Graphic-6-main.jpg)[](/blog/customs/reduce-us-duty-and-tariff-risk-with-samos)

7th November 2025[Customs](/blog/customs)

### [ Reduce US Duty and Tariff Risk With SAMOS](/blog/customs/reduce-us-duty-and-tariff-risk-with-samos)

Have you received an unexpectedly hefty duty and tariff invoice for a US shipment? Is it taking forever to resolve? Are you now rethinking your international delivery strategy for exporting to the USA?

![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

![Pay no minimum $80 duty](https://samos-e.com/storage/253/conversions/Social-Media-Graphic-2-main.jpg)[](/blog/customs/how-to-avoid-the-80-minimum-duty-to-us)

26th August 2025[Customs](/blog/customs)

### [ Protect your profits - no $80 minimum US duty when you ship with SAMOS](/blog/customs/how-to-avoid-the-80-minimum-duty-to-us)

Your customer shouldn’t be the one discovering your courier’s hidden fees.

![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

![Image of a dollar sign and percentage sign with arrows pointing to each other](https://samos-e.com/storage/247/conversions/Thumbnail--Graphic-main.jpg)[](/blog/customs/how-to-navigate-changes-to-the-us-de-minimis-rule)

14th August 2025[Customs](/blog/customs)

### [ How to navigate changes to the US de minimis rule.](/blog/customs/how-to-navigate-changes-to-the-us-de-minimis-rule)

As the date for the end of the US de minimis exemption looms, we talk you through how to prepare for the changes to duties and tariffs.

![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

![The end of the U.S. de minimis $800 exemption - A simple guide on what e-commerce businesses need to know.](https://samos-e.com/storage/241/conversions/De-Minimis-thumbnail-graphic--main.jpg)[](/blog/customs/us-deminimis-change-simple-guide)

7th August 2025[Customs](/blog/customs)

### [ The end of the U.S. de minimis $800 exemption - A simple guide on what e-commerce businesses need to know.](/blog/customs/us-deminimis-change-simple-guide)

New executive order ends duty-free imports under $800 from all countries – here's how it affects your business.

![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

![Certificate of origin approval graphic for e-commerce and international shipping compliance, featuring a bold “Origin” label and verification checkmark on a brown background.](https://samos-e.com/storage/238/conversions/Thumbnail--Graphic-main.jpg)[](/blog/customs/faqs-about-country-of-origin)

15th May 2025[Customs](/blog/customs)

### [ FAQ's about Country of Origin](/blog/customs/faqs-about-country-of-origin)

With the U.S. imposing heavy tariffs on goods originating in certain places like China and Hong Kong, what you put down in the ‘country of origin’ section of your customs declaration is more important than ever. In this blog we break down what is meant by country of origin and how it affects your parcel shipping.

![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

![Illustration of a customs officer on top of a form with question marks, representing uncertainty around customs declarations in international shipping and e-commerce logistics.](https://samos-e.com/storage/236/conversions/Thumbnail-Graphic-main.jpg)[](/blog/customs/what-customs-want-to-see-from-an-e-commerce-business)

9th April 2025[Customs](/blog/customs)

### [ What customs want to see from an e-commerce business](/blog/customs/what-customs-want-to-see-from-an-e-commerce-business)

If you’re wondering what it takes to ensure your parcels sail through customs, we’ve put together some handy tips to help along the way.

![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

![USA new regulations](https://samos-e.com/storage/211/conversions/USA-New-Regulations-Blog---Thumbnail-Graphic-main.jpg)[](/blog/customs/easy-help-guide-on-us-enforcement-of-vague-descriptions)

29th November 2024[Customs](/blog/customs)

### [ Easy help guide on US enforcement of vague descriptions](/blog/customs/easy-help-guide-on-us-enforcement-of-vague-descriptions)

All you need to know about the enforcement of vague product descriptions and HS Codes by US Customs is in this easy to read help guide.

![Picture of Ben Bagnulo](https://samos-e.com/storage/150/conversions/ben-main.jpg) Ben Bagnulo

CEO at SAMOS

![Change to tax exceptions in the USA](https://samos-e.com/storage/207/conversions/Thumbnail-Graphic-main.jpg)[](/blog/customs/2024-de-minimis-rule-changes-in-the-us)

4th November 2024[Customs](/blog/customs)

### [ 2024 de minimis rule changes in the US.](/blog/customs/2024-de-minimis-rule-changes-in-the-us)

What is the de minimis rule and how will the proposed changes affect e-commerce businesses shipping to the US?

![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

![Map of Saudi Arabia with a 'new' label with an icon of a customs agent](https://samos-e.com/storage/203/conversions/Thumbnail-Graphic-main.jpg)[](/blog/customs/simple-guide-to-saudi-arabia-customs-fee)

14th October 2024[Customs](/blog/customs)

### [ Simple guide to Saudi Arabia customs fee](/blog/customs/simple-guide-to-saudi-arabia-customs-fee)

Everything you need to know about the introduction of a new fee by Saudi Arabia’s customs department.

![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

![Image of EU Flag with icons depicting customs](https://samos-e.com/storage/178/conversions/avoid-eu-customs-delays-thumbnail-main.jpg)[](/blog/customs/avoid-eu-customs-delays)

21st September 2022[Customs](/blog/customs)

### [ How to ship parcels into the EU without customs refusals, delays, and problems](/blog/customs/avoid-eu-customs-delays)

Sending parcels to the Europe? Having problems with EU customs? Do you find that your EU parcels are refused, delayed and returned without explanation? We show you how to completely overcome this and ship internationally like a pro.

![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

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