U.S. Import Regulation Change: What It Means for Our Customers

On August 29, 2025, the United States officially removed the de minimis exemption that previously allowed goods valued at $800 or less to enter the country without customs duties. From now on, all imports into the U.S. require customs clearance and may be subject to duties and taxes.

For many companies, this change has already meant shipment delays and unexpected costs.

Why this matters for Fenben LAB

For Fenben LAB, this regulatory shift is significant. Our products are manufactured in Europe, and when shipped directly from Europe to the U.S., they would now be subject to customs duties and longer delivery times. Without preparation, this could have resulted in additional costs for our customers.

Instead, by fully stocking U.S. warehouses in advance, we make sure that orders remain tax-free and pricing stays unchanged.

Fenben LAB is fully prepared

At Fenben LAB, we anticipated this regulatory shift and took proactive steps to avoid any disruption for our customers.

• U.S. warehouses are fully stocked – Orders for U.S. customers are fulfilled directly from within the U.S., bypassing customs and avoiding additional duties.
• No delivery delays – Shipping times remain the same, without interruptions.
• No surprise costs – U.S. customers will not face unexpected import fees when ordering from Fenben LAB.

Our U.S. warehouse network
To guarantee fast and reliable delivery across the United States, we operate strategically located warehouses in:

Global customers, seamless supply

We apply the same forward-looking approach across all regions:

• European customers are served directly from our EU warehouses.
• UK customers receive their orders from our UK facilities.
• U.S. customers continue to be supported with local stock and fulfillment.

Wherever you are, your order is shipped from the nearest Fenben LAB warehouse, ensuring fast and reliable delivery worldwide.

What this means for you

In short, nothing changes for your shopping experience. While others may be facing new complexities, Fenben LAB has already done the work to make sure your orders arrive quickly, reliably, and without extra costs.

We will continue to monitor global regulatory changes. You can rest assured that we are always a step ahead, so you can shop with confidence.