De Minimis Removal: Why US Shipping Just Got Stupid Expensive
De Minimis Removal: Welcome to the Shipping Apocalypse
On 29 August 2025, the United States officially killed the de minimis exemption — the duty-free threshold that let packages under $800 slip through without customs duties or fees.
Sounds small, but the fallout? Massive. Because of this move, all the big European carriers — PostNL, DHL, Deutsche Post, La Poste, and the rest — have hit pause on standard shipments to the US. Why? They don’t want to deal with the mountain of paperwork, delays, and added costs for every single low-value package.
So, from Europe to the US, the cheap routes just got nuked.
What This Means for Nopeshop Customers in the US
Here’s the blunt truth: I had to pull all standard shipping options for US customers. And since 90% of my orders go Stateside, that’s a punch in the gut.
Right now, I can still ship to the US — but only through specific express services, and they’re stupidly expensive. Here’s how it looks now:
Stickers.
Stickers used to cost €2.50 to ship. Now they have to go express at €60. Sure, it’ll get to you fast as fuck, but €60 for a sticker? That’s not hype, that’s daylight robbery.
Tees, Hoods, Sweats & Caps.
Same deal: €60 shipping. That’s basically the cost of the item itself, doubled up by bureaucracy.
SKATEBOARDS.
Once flew across the pond in 5 days for €35. Now it’s a whopping €122. That’s almost half the deck price in shipping alone.
So yeah, I’m officially screwed.
Not My Fault (Seriously)
Let’s be crystal clear: this mess isn’t on me.
I didn’t scrap the de minimis. I didn’t make carriers slam the brakes on. And I definitely didn’t decide overnight that a sticker should cost €60 to send.
This is pure international trade policy chaos — and until someone (governments, carriers, whoever) sorts it out, small businesses like mine get wrecked.
What You Can Do (For Now)
If you’re in the US and want something from nopeshop.com:
Express is the only option right now.
It’s quick, but it’s painfully expensive.
If you can, maybe hang tight while I wait for things to (hopefully) stabilize.
On the bright side: design services are still tariff-free. If you’ve been meaning to get me on board for custom artwork, graphics, merch, football kits, or skateboard design, that’s not affected at all. No customs, no shipping drama — just digital delivery, straight to your inbox.
For my EU and global customers outside the US, shipping stays normal. But my American fam? You’ve been priced out by politics.
Final Word: De Minimis = Maximum Headache
To sum up:
The US killed de minimis on Aug 29, 2025.
EU carriers reacted by pausing standard shipments.
Nopeshop can only offer express shipping now.
It’s fast, but it costs an arm, a leg, and probably your board.
But here’s the silver lining: while shipping’s gone nuclear, design services are still tariff-free. If you’re in the US and you’ve been eyeing custom design work — whether it’s graphics, merch, football kits, or skateboard art — that side of Nope is still smooth sailing.
I’ll keep shouting about the shipping chaos and updating you if anything changes. Until then, thanks for sticking with me and understanding.
Because honestly? €60 shipping for a sticker is insane.
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✍️ Mr. Nope
