In the spring, the waters of international delivery became choppy.  The withdrawal of the de minimis threshold of $800 USD in the USA caused great uncertainty.  We did all that we could to keep our customers informed. When it comes to Everything Dinosaur shipping parcels overseas, we remain committed to providing an exemplary service.  An Executive Order remains in place for the removal of the $800 USD de minimis threshold on parcels of China/Hong Kong origin.

Uncertainty regarding the American administration’s intentions remains.  Bilateral trade deals may alleviate some of these problems.  After all, the UK was the first country to agree a bilateral trade deal with the United States following the wide-ranging unilateral tariffs that were announced in April (2025).

What is De Minimis?

De minimis refers to a threshold value for international parcels sent to the USA, below which goods can enter duty-free and without additional customs fees.  For countries other than China and Hong Kong it remains at $800 USD.  However, in the “Big, Beautiful Bill”, currently passing through U.S. legislature there is provision to make significant changes with regards to the sending of parcels to the USA.

There is a plan to end de minimis for all parcels entering the USA by July the 1st 2027.  The direction of travel is clear. Indeed, an Executive Order may end the de minimis threshold for small parcels sooner.

There are plans to charge duties and tariffs for all parcels scheduled to be sent to America.  The de minimis threshold for all parcels arriving in the USA could end by July 1st 2027. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

De minimis has long been used to ship low-value goods into America without duties.  This enables easy access to the U.S. consumer for retailers of “fast fashion” and other items.  Lawmakers have expressed concern over the dramatic rise of Chinese e-tailers.  Changes in the shopping habits of Americans has led to a boom in ecommerce.  The provisions in the “Big, Beautiful Bill” that oversee the ending of the de minimis threshold could raise billions of dollars in revenue.

However, it is not clear at this stage how a universal ending of de minimis would impact the U.S. postal network.  We estimate that around forty-five parcels enter the American postal network every second.  Administrating any de minimis changes would be challenging.  A thirty-day lead time prior to implementation has been proposed.

The Impact on Everything Dinosaur Shipping Parcels to the USA

In the light of these developments, Everything Dinosaur has been keen to keep customers informed. We are committed to understanding the ramifications of any changes and doing all we can to assist our American customers.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Sue and I try our best to keep our customers updated. There remains considerable uncertainty with regards to sending parcels to America. However, we work directly with major shipping companies, and we want to assure our customers that Everything Dinosaur is fully committed to navigating any changes.”

The advice from many commercial shipping channels is to adopt a DDP (delivery duty paid) model.  Everything Dinosaur has been offering DDP shipping for international customers for over five years. Team members have lots of experience in handling parcel despatch under DDP.

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Excitement is building as dinosaur fans and model collectors eagerly await the arrival of the new Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex model.  This is a stunning, 1:33 scale replica of the “Tyrant Lizard King”, the model is supplied with its own display base and each figure is hand-painted. Today, we can announce that there will be two versions of this beautiful prehistoric animal model available.  A Collector’s edition with five exclusive and unique collector cards and a very special Founder’s edition.

Announcing the Founder’s edition of the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Collector’s Edition and the Founder’s Edition

The collector’s edition will have its own unique product packaging.  A smart 2D QR code on the box will provide customers with exclusive access to Everything Dinosaur Evolution.  In addition, the entire packaging is fully recyclable or compostable, a first for our industry.  Inside the collector’s edition, customers will find five amazing collector cards featuring full-colour illustrations created by Bob Nicholls.  The Collector’s edition will have a limited production run.  We are going to make figures until the mould breaks.  Essentially, the technology to produce these extremely detailed figures is being pushed to the limit, when the mould breaks no more Tyrannosaurus rex figures can be produced from that mould.

Introducing EDE001 the Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex scale model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To this end, as well as supplying the Collector’s edition, a very special and exclusive version is being produced.  The first batch of figures off the production line, the very first models that Everything Dinosaur has ever produced will be set aside.  These models will become the Founder’s edition.

The Founder’s Edition

There will be two very special versions of the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex!  As well as all the attributes of the Collector’s edition, the Founder’s edition will have:

• A unique, premium and high-end box design.
• Strictly limited availability and only available from Everything Dinosaur.
• A special additional collector card which is exclusive to the Founder’s edition.
• An exclusive, unique collector card that is personally signed by the acclaimed palaeo-reconstruction artist Bob Nicholls.

Developed and designed in the UK by an expert team including renowned palaeontologist and author Dr Dean Lomax and award-winning palaeo-reconstruction artist Bob Nicholls.  In addition, the acclaimed digital sculptor and designer Glen Southern is on board.  These two versions are likely to sell out fast.

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Commemorating the First Figures

Sue from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“I have been responsible for organising the special, limited-edition Founder’s product offering.  Working closely with Bob Nicholls I have overseen the design of the new collector cards, including the exclusive ones that will only be available in the Founder’s edition.  The Collector’s edition is amazing but the Founder’s edition with its exclusive packaging and personally signed artwork is something special.  It’s great to be able to offer the dinosaur model collecting community something that commemorates the very first figures off the production line.  The first figures in the new Everything Dinosaur Evolution range.”

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