Archive · 24 Aug 2025
India, France, UK Halt Mail to US Over New Tariff Rules
Several countries, including India, are pausing mail to the US because of new US rules.
The US is now taxing almost all packages, making it hard to send things.
This means it will be more expensive.
Letters, documents and gifts under $100 still get through.
Countries need to figure out how to collect these taxes, and some are waiting for the US to provide guidance before resuming shipments.
This may disrupt things for both consumers and small businesses.
India, France, and UK, along with others, are suspending postal services to the US.
The suspensions are due to new US customs rules taking effect at the end of August.
The US is ending the duty-free exemption for goods valued over $800, with exceptions for gifts under $100.
Tariffs will apply based on a country's trade relationship with the US, with charges from $80 to $200 per parcel.
Postal operators await clarity from the US on duty collection and data sharing.
- Who
- India Post, Deutsche Post, Royal Mail, La Poste, and others.
- What
- India, France, and UK are halting postal deliveries to the United States.
- When
- Suspensions begin at the end of August 2025.
- Where
- India, France, UK, and the United States.
- Why
- Due to new US customs rules and the withdrawal of the de minimis exemption.
International Postal Services
United States
Customs Rules
International Postal Services
Need clarity on how to implement new US customs rules.
United States
Imposing new customs duty rules and eliminating the de minimis exemption.
- Suspension Start Date
- August 2025
- Old US Duty-Free Limit
- $800
- Gift Exemption Limit
- $100
- Tariff Charges per Parcel
- $80 - $200, based on trade relationships
