Australia Post Suspends Shipments to US After New Tariff Rules

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Australia Post has suspended shipments to the US and Puerto Rico starting August 26, 2025, after new American tariff rules were announced

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The suspension comes after Washington scrapped the de minimis rule, which earlier allowed goods worth under $800 to enter the US duty-free

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Only letters, documents, and gifts valued below $100 will be exempt from the suspension and new customs duties under the updated rules

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Australia Post had earlier warned customers of delivery delays in June due to flight capacity issues impacting shipments to and from the US

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Several other countries, including India, Germany, Switzerland, Japan and South Korea, have also suspended certain postal services to the United States

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Japan Post said the suspension would have limited impact since alternatives exist, while Korea Post continues some deliveries via its UPS tie-up

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FedEx Australia confirmed it will keep shipping to the US but customers may face additional duties and service-related fees on deliveries

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The move is expected to affect businesses and individuals relying on cheaper shipping, with rising costs and fewer postal options available

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Australia Post said it is monitoring the situation closely and will update customers as tariff changes officially take effect on August 29

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