US EditionIndia Post Suspends High-Value Bookings to U.S. From August 25
India Post halted most US-bound parcel shipments due to unclear US customs duty collection rules, affecting exporters relying on duty-free imports under $800, except letters and gifts under $100.
- Deutsche Post DHL will suspend standard parcel dispatches to the United States from August 25, 2025, while continuing premium services amid U.S. customs changes.
- The suspension follows an Executive Order issued last month that requires transport carriers and 'qualified parties' approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect duties on all postal shipments to the U.S. under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act .
- Transport carriers have already warned they cannot accept U.S.‑bound postal parcels, citing operational unpreparedness, and customers with already booked consignments can claim postage refunds, India Post said.
- Exporters and e‑commerce sellers stand to be hit immediately, with the Global Trade Research Initiative warning MSME exporters will be affected; India Post coordinates with the United States Postal Service and CBP to restore services.
- Multiple nations' postal suspensions underscore international ripple effects, disrupting global e‑commerce and prompting exporters and e‑commerce platforms to reassess plans, while officials urge transparent cooperation and stakeholder dialogue to stabilise trade flows.
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Postal services in several European countries and India have announced they will temporarily suspend deliveries to the US due to a lack of clarity on new US import tariffs.
India Post suspends US parcel services amid new tariffs
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India is also temporarily halting the sending of certain packages to the United States due to new US regulations. Starting Monday, people in India will only be able to send mail and gifts to the US with a maximum value of $100, which is roughly €85. It was announced on Friday that postal companies like PostNL and DHL have taken similar measures.
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