The United States Postal Service (USPS) has temporarily stopped accepting international packages from China and Hong Kong due to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The restrictions particularly affect customers of popular marketplaces Temu, Shein and other Chinese platforms.
The ban takes effect immediately and does not apply to letters and large envelopes. However, the USPS did not provide details on how long the suspension will last. The decision follows President Trump’s executive order, which imposed 10 percent tariffs on Chinese goods and repealed the de minimis rule, which previously allowed packages worth up to $800 to be imported duty-free.
Experts say this will deal a serious blow to the Chinese market, which has gained popularity in the US thanks to low prices and duty-free delivery: in 2024, the volume of small shipments to the US will exceed 1.36 billion pieces, which is six times more than in 2015. Previously, US customs authorities expressed concern that a large volume of cheap shipments would create difficulties in import control, combating counterfeiting and illegal import of drugs, including fentanyl; CBP said that the changes would allow for greater control over the flow of goods and ensure compliance with the law. Analysts note that the USPS decision could cause a drop in the share prices of Chinese e-commerce companies, as well as lead to changes in the delivery strategies of Temu, Shein and other platforms.
Some experts believe the US Postal Service has not yet decided how it will implement the new tax regime, which could affect the duration of the ban: USPS has temporarily stopped accepting packages from China and Hong Kong due to President Trump’s new 10% tariff and the elimination of the $800 duty-free benefit.
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