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Express clearance: The New Postal Option

graphic on de minimis with the headline: End of an Era

Postal Imports and De Minimis Suspension

While suspension of the de minimis affects all imports, it's particularly aimed at international postal networks. Postal imports were frequently used to "fly under the radar" of customs. The regulatory oversight of commercial imports has always been much greater than for postal imports. Now, packages sent via international post will face significant duties – either a flat fee of $80 to $200 per item, or new Trump era duty charges which can be over 50%. But this new burden falls not yet on the post office but also commercial carriers and porters.

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U.S. De Minimis Duty-Free Treatment Suspended for E-Commerce Imports

Posted by Jet Team

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A Major Shift for E-commerce imports to the U.S.

Effective August 29, 2025, a significant change is coming to how international mail shipments are processed upon entry to the United States1. Pursuant to Executive Order 14324, issued on July 30, 2025, the duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries is being suspended for shipments entering the U.S. through the international postal network. This means that carriers and other approved "qualified parties" must now collect and remit duties for articles that were previously eligible for this exemption.

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