US EditionAustralia Post Pauses U.S.-Bound Parcel Shipments
- Australia Post temporarily suspended most parcel shipments to the US and Puerto Rico starting August 26, 2025, until further notice.
- This suspension followed President Donald Trump's new import tariff rules and the removal of the under-$US800 de minimis exemption effective August 29, 2025.
- Australia Post stated that pre-payment of tariffs before parcels arrive in the US is now required, and ongoing complexities necessitated this temporary halt.
- Australia Post expressed disappointment over the suspension and is collaborating with US authorities and service provider Zonos to develop a solution that will enable the resumption of services.
- The suspension impacts business and retail customers shipping to the US, suggesting increased costs and operational challenges ahead in cross-border parcel delivery.
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