FedEx Helps APAC Businesses Adapt Confidently to EU De Minimis Changes

Singapore, June 18, 2026 — Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is strengthening its support for Asia Pacific businesses as they prepare for the European Union’s removal of the de minimis duty exemption on July 1, 2026. The change introduces new customs requirements and cost implications for cross-border shipments into Europe.

FedEx engaged more than 5,000 businesses across 12 Asia Pacific markets through a series of customer education webinars. The webinars supported organizations from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to multinationals with practical guidance to navigate evolving customs clearance requirements, maintain operational efficiency, and reduce the risk of unexpected costs in an increasingly complex trade environment.

Just over half, or 59% of APAC businesses, report being fully or mostly prepared, while 41% remain at an early stage or unprepared.
45% of respondents cite EU customs regulations as a constraint to growth, driven by higher landed costs (24%) and increased compliance burdens (23%).

FedEx has launched a proactive customer support program, including direct outreach and detailed guides on Product Identifier (PID) requirements and the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS).

Five additional weekly flights between Asia and Europe have been added in the past year, providing greater capacity and routing flexibility. A total of 26 weekly flights now support APAC-Europe shipments, enabling express deliveries in as little as 48 hours.