Postal traffic to the U.S. dropped over 80% after the Trump administration ended the exemption on low-value parcels, causing operational disruptions and suspensions among international postal operators due to new customs duty collection rules.
Postal traffic to the US has dropped over 80% following new tariffs and the abolition of the de minimis exemption, causing major operational disruptions among global postal operators, as the US enforces tariffs on all parcels entering the country.
Postal traffic into the US has dropped over 80% following the end of a tariff exemption for low-value imports by the Trump administration, leading to operational disruptions and suspension of some services by postal operators worldwide, as new customs duties collection measures are implemented.
The US postal traffic has dropped over 80% following the Trump administration's decision to end the de minimis exemption for low-value parcels, leading to operational disruptions and suspension of some postal services worldwide, as customs duties now require collection and remittance from carriers.
The US has permanently ended the de minimis exemption for package shipments valued under $800, requiring full duties on all global parcels starting Friday, with a transition period for flat-rate duties. This move aims to increase tariff revenue and curb illegal imports like fentanyl, affecting e-commerce and international shipping.
European postal services are suspending shipments to the U.S. due to the expiration of the de minimis exemption, which allowed duty-free imports under $800, amid confusion over new tariffs and customs procedures, impacting billions of packages and prompting a halt in deliveries across multiple countries.