USPS to Resume Parcel Delivery from China Amid Tariff Changes

Washington, February 5 :The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it will resume accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong after a temporary suspension. This decision comes amid recent tariff changes.

In an official statement, USPS mentioned that it is working with customs and border security agencies to develop an effective collection system for the new China tariffs, ensuring minimal disruption in parcel delivery.

The U.S. administration has implemented an additional 10% tariff on Chinese products and eliminated the "de minimis" exemption, which allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. This change has impacted many retailers, such as Temu, Shein, and Amazon, which previously used this provision to deliver products to U.S. customers.

Maureen Corey, co-founder of New York-based consultancy Supply Chain Compliance, expressed concerns about this policy change, stating that businesses did not have enough time to adjust. She emphasized the need for clear guidelines to help businesses adapt to this sudden shift.