US EditionPostal services that suspended US shipments need time to prepare for new tariffs, UN agency says
The Universal Postal Union is coordinating with U.S. authorities to address member countries' concerns and clarify new customs duty procedures following tariff exemption removal.
- On Friday, the Trump administration ended the de minimis exemption for low-value goods entering the U.S., changing customs rules.
- This exemption, existing since 1938, allowed small imports to bypass tariffs, but was closed due to exploitation by businesses and criminals.
- Over 30 countries, including nearly all European nations, have restricted or halted the delivery of parcels destined for the United States that are worth $800 or below due to the impending removal of a tariff exemption.
- The Universal Postal Union indicated that its members faced a tight deadline and lacked clear instructions to meet new requirements, and it is collaborating with U.S. officials to address challenges related to shipping e-commerce items.
- This shift implies new customs vetting and tariffs between 10% to 50% will apply to many small imports, requiring carriers and businesses to adapt quickly.
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Postal Services That Suspended US Shipments Need Time to Prepare for New Tariffs, UN Agency Says
The United Nations agency that coordinates international mail deliveries says it is working to get small parcels dispatched to the United States again by resolving confusion over the pending elimination of a U.S. tariff exemption for low-cost imports.
·New York, United States
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Postal services that suspended U.S. shipments need time to prepare for new tariffs, U.N. agency says
The United Nations agency that coordinates international mail deliveries says it is working to get small parcels dispatched to the United States again by resolving confusion over the pending elimination of a U.S. tariff exemption for low-cost imports.
·United States
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