Mexico has suspended all postal shipments to the United States due to confusion over new U.S. tariff rules, disrupting cross-border deliveries for businesses and individuals alike.
At a Glance
- Mexico halted all postal shipments to the U.S. on August 27, 2025
- U.S. ended duty-free entry for packages under $800, effective immediately
- 1.36 billion packages entered the U.S. duty-free in 2024
- Correos de México cited uncertainty over customs processing under new rules
- Other countries, including EU members, Japan, and Australia, have also suspended shipments
Sudden Halt in Mail Service
Mexico’s Correos de México announced a temporary suspension of all outbound shipments to the United States starting Wednesday, citing confusion over the U.S. government’s abrupt elimination of the “de minimis” tariff exemption. The exemption had long allowed duty-free entry for packages valued under $800, but its removal created uncertainty for how customs authorities will handle incoming items.
The suspension follows a broader pattern: postal authorities in several countries, including European Union members, Japan, and Australia, have also halted U.S.-bound shipments. All cited the same lack of clarity regarding new tariff obligations and customs processing.
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Trade and Economic Ripples
In 2024, an estimated 1.36 billion packages worth about $64.6 billion entered the United States under the “de minimis” rule. For small businesses and individual sellers, the exemption reduced shipping costs and streamlined transactions. Its elimination is now poised to raise expenses and slow deliveries, while postal agencies wait for formal guidance on compliance.
Mexico’s postal service confirmed it is coordinating with U.S. and international postal authorities to establish new procedures before resuming shipments. Officials emphasized the need for clear frameworks to avoid delays and rejected parcels once services resume.
Human Impact Beyond Economics
While trade analysts focus on revenue and tariffs, the disruption also affects personal communications. Individuals who rely on affordable mail to send letters, photographs, or small gifts across the border have been left with few alternatives. Reports have surfaced of customers being turned away at post offices after attempting to send parcels or even simple letters.
This interruption comes as Mexico continues negotiations with Washington over wider trade and security concerns. Mexican officials have signaled willingness to enhance cooperation, including extraditing cartel figures, in order to ease broader trade tensions. The suspension of postal services has now added another dimension of urgency to those talks, underscoring the widespread impact of tariff changes on everyday exchanges between the two countries.
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