India Temporarily Suspends Postal Services To USA

The Department of Posts has suspended postal services to the U.S., except for letters, documents, and gifts under $100, effective August 25 under Executive Order No. 14324. The order eliminates the $800 duty-free exemption, requiring carriers to collect duties under IEEPA. With CBP guidelines on “qualified parties” and duty collection still unclear, carriers are unprepared. The Department is working with stakeholders to resume services and will refund affected bookings.