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Some inbound packages from China and Hong Kong suspended by USPS


The U.S. Postal Service has announced a temporary suspension of all inbound packages from China and Hong Kong Posts until further notice. This decision follows President Trump’s executive orders imposing tariffs on multiple countries, including China. The orders also eliminate the de minimis provision, which allowed duty-free shipments under $800 into the U.S., impacting Chinese e-commerce firms that heavily relied on this loophole.

China Post and Hong Kong Post are government-operated postal services, and it remains unclear if the suspension applies to packages shipped via private carriers. Cross-border e-commerce companies, which heavily rely on USPS for last-mile deliveries, may face increased costs and higher prices for consumers due to the suspension.

Lawmakers and trade officials have argued that de minimis imports give Chinese companies an unfair advantage and have called for curbing these shipments due to minimal documentation and inspection risks. Some believe that this loophole has enabled illicit drugs like fentanyl to enter the U.S. The ability of Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein to sustain growth in the U.S. without de minimis remains uncertain, although they have established U.S. distribution centers to store goods locally.

The trend of opening U.S. warehouses for domestic distribution has increased as e-commerce companies aim to mitigate trade restrictions. Overall, the suspension of inbound packages from China and Hong Kong may have significant implications on the operations and costs of Chinese e-commerce firms and the broader e-commerce industry.

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