The US Postal Service made an announcement on Wednesday morning regarding the acceptance of incoming international parcels from China and Hong Kong. This decision came after the initial suspension of these package deliveries was announced late Tuesday night. The reason for the suspension was not immediately provided, but it was suggested on Wednesday that it may be related to the new tariffs imposed on Tuesday and the elimination of the de minimis exemption.
The de minimis exemption had previously allowed individuals, including exporters, to ship packages valued at less than $800 to the United States without incurring duties or requiring inspections. With the implementation of new import taxes, the process of inspecting incoming parcels to collect these taxes could pose significant challenges.
In response to the situation, the USPS and Customs and Border Protection are collaborating closely to establish an efficient mechanism for collecting the new tariffs on Chinese imports. The goal is to minimize disruptions to package delivery services while ensuring compliance with the new regulations.
