Summary
Postal services around the world have stopped sending packages to the United States because of confusion over new import taxes. These changes, announced by President Trump, remove tax exemptions for most low-value parcels, taking effect at the end of August. Services like Royal Mail and DHL are pausing deliveries to adapt to these rules.
Key Facts
- Global postal services have paused U.S. deliveries due to new import tax rules.
- President Trump ended the tax exemption on parcels under $800, effective August 29.
- Gifts under $100 will still be duty-free under the new rules.
- Royal Mail and DHL are among the services halting deliveries to set up new systems.
- The exemption change aims to tackle deceptive shipping and illegal imports.
- De minimis shipments to the U.S. increased significantly recently, prompting changes.
- DHL continues some express services but has stopped regular parcel delivery temporarily.
- Recent executive orders sped up the tax rule changes that were set for 2027.
