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Australia Post Pauses U.S.-Bound Parcel Shipments
Australia Post and Swiss Post paused shipments due to U.S. tariffs removing the duty-free exemption on packages valued at $800 or less, impacting millions of daily parcels, officials said.
- On August 26, 2025, Australia Post temporarily partially suspended most parcel deliveries to the United States and Puerto Rico, affecting Business Contract, MyPost Business and Retail customers.
- The U.S. government's removal of the de minimis exemption means parcels valued at or under $800 will face duties from August 29, requiring pre-payment of tariffs and new customs tariffs.
- Tariff rules introduce two charging methods: an ad valorem duty or a six-month flat tariff of $80 to $200 per item, while around 4 million small packages crossed into the U.S. daily in 2024, causing operational strain, Australia Post said.
- Small exporters face added costs upgrading customers to pricier couriers, while DHL, FedEx and Toll Group maintain shipments; American consumers could see higher prices and restricted access to overseas goods.
- The policy stems from an executive order dated July 30, prompting nations including India, United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Germany, Italy, and Denmark to pause shipments, while Switzerland seeks remedy after facing high tariffs.
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Australia Post pauses US-bound parcel shipments
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's postal service said on Tuesday it had temporarily suspended parcel shipments to the United States after President Donald Trump's administration decided to scrap a customs tax rule that allowed low-value packages to enter duty free.
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