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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
NEW DELHI, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — India Post on Saturday announced it would temporarily suspend all mail to the United States from Aug. 25, citing changes in U.S. customs regulations that will come into effect later this month.
The decision follows a US government order that lifts the “de minimis” customs rule that allowed parcels worth up to $800 to be imported into the country duty-free.
As specified by the Indian side, under this order, transport carriers delivering items through the international postal network or other “qualified parties” approved by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must collect duties on parcels.
Although CBP issued certain guidance on August 15, a number of key processes related to the designation of “competent parties” and mechanisms for collecting and remitting duties remain uncertain. It is noted that in this regard, air carriers delivering to the United States have stated their inability to accept mail after August 25, citing insufficient operational and technical readiness.
In view of the above, the Indian Postal Department has decided to temporarily suspend the registration of all types of postal items destined for the United States with effect from August 25, except letters, documents and gifts valued up to US$100. These exempted categories of items will continue to be accepted and forwarded, subject to further clarification from the US side. –0–
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