USPS Resumes Package Acceptance from China After Tariff Suspension
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has resumed accepting packages from mainland China and Hong Kong after a brief suspension triggered by new tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. The suspension, which lasted less than 24 hours, was lifted as USPS worked with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement a system for collecting new tariffs on low-value shipments from China. The move follows Trump’s decision to eliminate the “de minimis” exemption, which previously allowed packages valued at $800 or less to enter the U.S. duty-free.
The exemption had been widely used by Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu, enabling them to ship low-cost goods to American consumers without incurring taxes. However, the surge in such shipments has raised concerns about domestic retailers being undercut and potential security risks, as the volume of packages has made it harder to screen for illegal goods, including fentanyl and its precursors.
The abrupt policy change has caused confusion among retailers and shippers, with some logistics companies, such as FedEx, suspending money-back guarantees on overseas shipments due to regulatory uncertainties. Customs officials at New York’s JFK Airport have reportedly placed holds on all incoming shipments from China, further complicating the situation.
While USPS has assured that it aims to minimize disruptions, the new tariffs and increased scrutiny on low-value packages are expected to significantly impact cross-border e-commerce. The EU has also announced plans to tighten customs checks on similar shipments, reflecting a broader global trend of reevaluating trade policies in response to the rise of fast-fashion and low-cost online retailers.
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