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India Post to Resume All International Postal Services to US from October 15

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New Delhi, October 14: The Department of Posts announced that India Post will restart all categories of international postal services to the United States beginning October 15. The decision comes after aligning operations with the latest US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, which impose a uniform 50% customs duty on postal shipments from India, based on declared consignment value.Postal dispatches to the US were suspended on August 22, 2025, following Executive Order 14324 that introduced new compliance requirements for import duty collection and remittance. India Post clarified that postal consignments, unlike commercial or courier parcels, will not attract any…

India Post Suspends All Mail Services to the US, Announces Refund Scheme for Customers

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National Times Bureau :- India Post has announced a complete suspension of all categories of mail services to the United States, including letters, documents, and gifts valued up to $100, citing recent trade-related concerns. The decision, communicated through an official press release on August 31, affects both private and commercial dispatches. Customers who have already booked parcels that have yet to be dispatched will be eligible for a full refund of postal charges, the department stated in an update on X. The suspension is expected to continue until further notice, with officials urging senders to stay updated on resumption timelines

India Post Suspends U.S.-Bound Shipments From August 25 Amid Tariff Changes

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New Delhi, August 23, 2025: The Department of Posts has announced a temporary halt on booking postal articles to the United States starting August 25, 2025, citing recent changes in American customs regulations. Only letters, documents, and gift parcels valued up to USD 100 will continue to be accepted until further notice. The Ministry of Communications said the move follows Executive Order No. 14324 issued by the U.S. Administration on July 30, 2025. The order withdraws the duty-free exemption for goods valued up to USD 800, effective August 29, bringing all postal consignments under the International Emergency Economic Power Act…