Archive · 24 Aug 2025
European Postal Services Halt US Package Shipments Over New Tariffs
Many European postal services have paused sending packages to the United States.
The US government is now charging taxes on packages that were previously tax-free, a change impacting those worth less than $800.
Postal services are unsure how to follow the new rules and were not given enough time to prepare.
So, they've temporarily stopped deliveries, which means it's harder to send things from Europe to the US, and some items will now cost more.
European postal services suspended shipments to the US due to new import duties.
The US ended the 'de minimis' exemption on packages under $800.
Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Italy stopped shipments Saturday.
The UK halted shipments Tuesday, with duties on items over $100.
Postal services cite unclear guidelines and insufficient time to adapt.
- Who
- European postal services, US Customs and Border Protection, the Trump administration.
- What
- Suspension of package shipments from Europe to the US due to new import duties.
- When
- Suspensions began Saturday, August 23, 2025, with varying effective dates.
- Where
- United States, countries suspending services including Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, France, Austria and the UK.
- Why
- Unclear US Customs regulations and insufficient time to adapt to the new rules.
European Postal Services
US Customs
Customs Regulations
European Postal Services
Require clear guidelines and sufficient time to comply with US customs regulations.
US Customs
Implementation of new customs duties and guidelines by US Customs.
- Service Affected
- Package shipments to the US
- Reason for Suspension
- Unclear US Customs Regulations
- Duty Exemption Change
- Ended 'de minimis' on packages under $800
- Key Implementation Date
- August 29, 2025
- Countries Suspending Mail Services
- Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, France, Austria, UK
Sources
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