US Postal Service Suspends Acceptance of International Parcels from China and Hong Kong
The US Postal Service has suspended international parcel acceptance from China and Hong Kong, coinciding with changes to shipping exemptions under a new executive order.
The US Postal Service has announced a temporary suspension of the acceptance of international parcels from China and Hong Kong until further notice.
Although the service did not provide a reason for this decision, it clarified that the flow of letters will remain unaffected.
This announcement comes shortly after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating the "de minimis" exemption. This long-standing rule allowed shipments worth less than USD 800 to enter the United States without duties or inspections.
The new regulation is expected to impact e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu, which have developed their vast business models around this exemption. The relaxed restrictions and tax exemptions on inexpensive products have facilitated the influx of over a billion packages into the US, attracting consumers seeking bargains on clothing and household items.
Experts have indicated to CNN that the delivery of international parcels to the US could experience significant delays if all packages are subject to inspection, although US Customs and Border Protection typically does not open every package.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
