Thailand Post warns of US tariff threat

Import taxes put shipping at risk

- KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA

America’s reciprocal import tariffs have become a key policy risk to global cross-border shipping and must be closely monitored by logistics firms, according to Thailand Post.

Thailand Post chief executive Dhanant Subhadrabandhu said the tariffs could significantly impact global trade dynamics and international shipping volumes.

The tariffs were to take effect on April 9, but were paused for a period of 90 days.

“Thailand Post has identified this as a key risk area to be monitored on an ongoing basis,” Mr Dhanant said.

He added that the organisation is engaged in exchanges of operational information on this policy and related issues with the United States Postal Service, including the issue of the “de minimis” exemption, which allows for import tax exemptions on items valued below US$800 during the 90-day pause.