Update as of August 29, 2025: The U.S. government has eliminated the de minimis threshold for all countries. This means every shipment, regardless of value or origin, must now undergo formal or informal customs entry and be assessed import duties, taxes, and fees.
The new U.S. import regulation also requires Customs Charges, Duties, and Taxes (D/T) to be paid in advance by carriers, both commercial and postal. These changes make tracking, documentation, and HS code submission mandatory for every package. Many postal operators initially suspended services while awaiting clarity on how to implement the new D/T collection and remittance processes.
After nearly two months of postal package suspension, The Postal Connect is ready to help merchants resume and simplify cross-border logistics with transparent, reliable, and postal duty-paid delivery options. Starting 3rd November 2024, a Postal Delivery Duty Paid (PDDP) service to the USA will be available via ePacket (ePAC) and SpeedPost Priority.
What Is Postal Delivery Duty Paid (PDDP)?
PDDP stands for Postal Delivery Duty Paid, a shipping model where the merchant is responsible for all U.S. import duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees. This ensures the U.S. recipient receives their order without additional charges or surprise fees.
PDDP = hassle-free delivery with no surprise fees for your customers.
What Is an HTS Code?
An HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) code is a 10-digit number used in the United States to classify imported goods and determine the applicable tariffs and duties. It is now mandatory to provide an HTS Code for all shipments to the USA.
For a quick validity check of HTS Codes, you may use our online tool:
USA HTS Code Validity Check Tool
This tool allows users to check up to 20 HTS codes at a time. Please note that it performs a basic validity check only, it does not determine if the HTS Code matches your product description. For the most up-to-date official HTS listing, visit the
U.S. International Trade Commission HTS Portal.
How PDDP Works When Shipping to the USA
When you choose PDDP shipping through The Postal Connect:
- Your parcels are consolidated in Singapore and prepared for export with all required customs data.
- Shipments are transported via ePAC (USA) or SpeedPost Priority (USA) through the postal network.
- The last-mile delivery is handled by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
- No volumetric weight billing applies.
- No remote area surcharges.
Final Thoughts
The USA remains one of the largest consumer markets in the world, a market no international seller can afford to ignore.
PDDP shipping is rapidly becoming the preferred method for cross-border eCommerce from Singapore to the USA. By D/T upfront, you ensure a seamless delivery experience that strengthens your brand and keeps customers coming back.
Make shipping simpler.
Partner with The Postal Connect and discover how PDDP can streamline your U.S. deliveries today.
