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U.S. postal traffic remains 70% below pre-August levels after the end of duty-free shipping for small packages.
Postal traffic to the U.S. remains about 70% lower than pre-August levels five weeks after the end of the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed duty-free entry for packages under $800.
The change, effective August 29, led to widespread disruption, with 88 of 192 Universal Postal Union member countries suspending or limiting mail to the U.S. As of October 3, only a few had resumed full operations.
The UPU reports a 70.7% volume drop compared to the prior week and an 81% decline on the first day.
Packages now face customs review and tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% based on origin.
A new technology platform with an API is being deployed to help postal operators calculate and remit duties.
U.S. residents remain exempt from duties on gifts under $100 or up to $200 in personal souvenirs.
El tráfico postal de Estados Unidos se mantiene un 70% por debajo de los niveles anteriores a agosto tras el fin del envío libre de impuestos para paquetes pequeños.