Global Postal Services Suspend US Mail After De Minimis Rule Change

Suspension of US-Bound Mail

• 📦 Several global postal services, including Taiwan's Chunwa Post, Japan Post, and Australia Post, have temporarily suspended parcel shipments to the US.
• ⚠️ This action was taken following the US administration's decision to terminate the 'de minimis' exemption rule.

De Minimis Rule and New Tariffs

• 💡 The 'de minimis' rule previously allowed low-value packages to enter the US duty-free.
• 🎯 The US government announced that packages valued at or under $800 will face applicable duties starting August 29th.
• ⚖️ Goods shipped via postal services will be subject to one of two tariffs: a duty based on the country of origin's tariff rate or a specific duty ranging from $80 to $200.

Impact on Postal Services

• ✈️ The suspension is partly due to airlines being unable to carry these shipments because of the new tariffs involved.
• 🌍 This issue is a shared challenge for postal services worldwide, impacting international shipping logistics.

European Carriers Also Affected

• 📮 Swiss Post and DHL (which operates Germany's Deutsche Post) were among several European carriers that also temporarily suspended parcel shipments to the US.