1:00 PM Freight Pulse: New Shipping Law Changes Explained in Under 3 Minutes
- Lanta LLC
- Jun 15
- 2 min read
The regulatory landscape just shifted. As of mid-June 2026, three major legal updates are hitting supply chains simultaneously, directly impacting landed costs for e-commerce and industrial shippers. If you haven't adjusted your Q3 forecasts, you’re already behind the curve.
The EU "Duty Cliff" Hits July 1
The most urgent update is the European Union’s elimination of the €150 low-value customs duty exemption. Starting July 1, every commercial shipment entering the EU will be subject to duties. For Mid-Atlantic fulfillment centers handling international outbound, this means a mandatory transition to a flat-rate duty of €3 per item type for low-value goods. Failure to prep your digital manifests now will result in massive backlogs at EU customs entry points.
Section 232 Metal Tariffs Adjusted
On the domestic front, the U.S. implemented Proclamation 11032 on June 8, 2026. This adjusts Section 232 tariffs for aluminum, steel, and copper. While it offers temporary reduced rates for certain derivatives through 2027, the immediate paperwork burden for importers has spiked. You must ensure your customs brokers have updated tariff classification tables to avoid costly overpayments or compliance penalties at the port.
The End of De Minimis Ease
The U.S. crackdown on "de minimis" duty-free treatment continues to squeeze small-parcel margins. With the traditional duty break effectively gone for most transport modes, brands are pivoting toward bulk-to-hub strategies. Utilizing a 3PL Maryland partner like Lanta Logistics allows you to move goods closer to the end consumer, mitigating the rising costs of cross-border individual parcel shipping.
The Bottom Line
Regulatory shifts aren't just red tape: they are margin killers. At our Glen Burnie warehouse, Lanta Logistics provides the real-time visibility and compliance expertise needed to navigate these changes without skipping a beat.
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