USPS Reverses Decision on Suspending Mail from China and Hong Kong Amid New Tariffs
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced on Wednesday that it will resume accepting inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong, reversing a decision made just hours earlier to suspend such deliveries. The initial suspension came after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on all imports from China and halted the “de minimis” trade loophole, which allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. This loophole has been widely used by Chinese e-commerce companies like Temu and Shein, which ship low-cost goods directly to American consumers.
USPS stated that it is working closely with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement an efficient mechanism for collecting the new tariffs while minimizing disruptions to package delivery. The agency emphasized that the change is effective immediately. The suspension and subsequent reversal highlight the challenges faced by global delivery systems in adapting to sudden shifts in U.S. trade policy.
The de minimis rule, which was raised from $200 to $800 in 2016, has facilitated a surge in low-value shipments, with over 1.3 billion such packages processed in 2024 alone. Critics argue that the loophole has enabled the entry of illicit goods, including fentanyl, into the U.S. However, it has also been a cornerstone for e-commerce businesses, particularly those based in China. The Trump administration’s decision to end the de minimis exemption is expected to significantly impact Chinese online retailers, which have relied on the provision to offer competitively priced products to U.S. consumers.
The move underscores the broader tensions in U.S.-China trade relations and the complexities of enforcing new tariffs on a massive volume of small packages. Analysts warn that the increased scrutiny and tariff collection process could create logistical challenges for USPS and delay deliveries.
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