Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) is set to launch Speedpost Direct International Retail on 15 September 2025, a new shipping solution tailored for retail customers. This initiative comes in response to recent changes in US import regulations, which have eliminated de minimis exemptions for shipments. The service offers a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) solution, ensuring compliance with the new rules and providing transparency at every step.
The Speedpost Direct International Retail service allows retail customers to send parcels to the US using standard packaging options provided by SingPost. Customers can choose between an envelope or a box, both available at fixed rates: S$29 for items up to 0.5kg and S$69 for items up to 2kg. Each shipment’s value must not exceed $100 (US$100). Neo Su Yin, Group Chief Operating Officer at SingPost, highlighted the service’s core benefit: “Our post office staff will assist customers in calculating and collecting all necessary duties and taxes upfront, eliminating the surprise of unexpected fees for the recipient.”
The service covers over 80% of typical shipment sizes to the US. For packages exceeding 2kg or valued over $100 (US$100), customers are advised to use the premium Speedpost Express International service, which offers express delivery within three to six days.
This launch follows significant changes in US customs policy, effective 29 August 2025, which now subjects all commercial items to duties and taxes. SingPost’s new service aims to protect customers from potential delays or parcel seizures, providing a reliable alternative as postal networks adapt to the new requirements.
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