U.S. Postal Service Urgent Notice! Suspends receiving parcels from Mainland China and Hong Kong

It is learned that the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced on the evening of February 4 local time that it will suspend the acceptance of parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong, China from now on until further notice. However, the delivery of letters and ordinary items will not be affected.

CNN and Bloomberg said that the US Postal Service did not provide a reason for the suspension, which may be related to the executive order signed by Trump on February 1. The executive order canceled the previous "minimum" tariff exemption for small goods worth less than $800, which means that all packages mailed from China must enter the country through formal customs.

In addition, this policy may have a significant impact on Chinese e-commerce companies such as Temu and Shein, which have grown rapidly in the US market in recent years. According to data from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the number of goods eligible for "small exemptions" has increased by more than 600% in the past decade and is expected to exceed 1.36 billion pieces in fiscal year 2024.

It is learned that the US international transportation industry organization warned that the suspension of package acceptance may lead to increased transportation costs and serious delays. It is not clear how long this suspension will last. The US Postal Service and relevant government departments may further clarify the policy direction in the coming weeks.