Wed Feb 05 10:18:09 IST 2025: ## USPS Suspends Inbound Parcels from China and Hong Kong Amid New Tariffs

**Washington D.C.** – The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced a temporary suspension of all inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong on Tuesday. This action follows President Trump’s announcement of new 10% tariffs on Chinese imports, which took effect the same day. The suspension, effective immediately and lasting until further notice, comes with no official explanation from the USPS.

The new tariffs also eliminated a duty-free exemption for low-value packages (valued at $800 or less), a change that has been under consideration due to a significant increase in shipments exploiting this loophole in recent years. This surge has been attributed in part to the growth of popular Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu.

The suspension is expected to delay deliveries from these and other retailers, potentially impacting Amazon and other businesses relying on shipments from China and Hong Kong. While the administration has cited security concerns related to the increased volume of packages as a reason for eliminating the duty-free exemption, the USPS has yet to provide a reason for the immediate suspension of inbound parcels. The move adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

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