August 29, 2025 byZonos

De Minimis Gone: What Australian Ecommerce Businesses Need to Know | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce

De minimis is gone for U.S. postal shipments from Australia. Australia Post has partnered with Zonos — here's what it means for Aussie sellers and how to keep shipping.

In Episode 71 of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast, hosts Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos' Head of Global Trade Strategy, break down what the de minimis removal means specifically for Australian ecommerce businesses.

As of August 29, de minimis is gone for postal shipments into the U.S. — and Australia Post has partnered with Zonos to keep shipments moving. But what does that mean for Australian sellers?

This episode is all about practical answers and immediate next steps, with tools available at no cost and insights tailored for Aussie ecommerce.

What you'll learn:

  • Why you got that email from Australia Post
  • What the Zonos and Australia Post partnership means for sellers
  • How to calculate and collect duties on U.S.-bound shipments
  • How to keep shipping without friction under the new rules

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