August 27, 2025 byZonos

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

De minimis is gone for U.S. postal shipments from Canada. Learn what changed on August 29, how Canada Post and Zonos responded, and what Canadian businesses must do now.

In Episode 69 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 Canadian ecommerce businesses need to know now that de minimis is gone for postal shipments into the U.S.

They explain the August 29th change, what triggered it, how Canada Post and Zonos responded in just 30 days, and what Canadian businesses must do right now to stay compliant — and keep shipping.

If you ship to the U.S. from Canada, this episode is essential listening. From practical tools to collect duties, to how Canada Post customers are affected, to real examples of tariff cost differences — this one is packed with value.

What you'll learn:

  • Why Canadian merchants are now being asked to collect and remit duties
  • What Zonos' role is in making compliance possible
  • What the business impact is and how to adapt
  • How this affects retail customers at the post office counter

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