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title: Australia Post suspends US-bound parcels - US ends de minimis on 29 Aug 2025
description: Australia Post halts US-bound parcels due to new tariff rules effective Aug 2025, affecting Australian exporters and e-commerce businesses. Documents and gifts under USD $100 remain unaffected.
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# [Australia Post suspends US-bound parcels - US ends de minimis on 29 Aug 2025](https://info.oceania.kln.com/customer-advisory/australia-post-suspends-us-bound-parcels-us-ends-de-minimis-on-29-aug-2025)

 Written by [KLN Oceania](https://info.oceania.kln.com/customer-advisory/author/kln-oceania) | Aug 26, 2025 1:28:26 AM

Australia Post has announced a temporary immediate suspension of parcel services to the United States and Puerto Rico, following the US Government’s decision to end the long-standing **de minimis** exemption for low-value goods under USD $800. This regulatory change, effective **29 August 2025**, means all shipments—regardless of value—must now have tariffs assessed and pre-paid prior to entry. The suspension affects Australian exporters and e-commerce providers relying on postal channels, while documents and gifts valued at USD $100 or less remain unaffected.

## FAQ

- **When does the US rule change take effect?** 29 Aug 2025 (EDT). 
- **Can I still post samples/documents?** Yes—documents are unaffected. 
- **Are gifts still duty-free?** Yes, **≤US$100** bona fide gifts remain under a separate exemption. 
- **Why is Australia Post pausing parcels?** To implement **tariff pre-payment**/compliance with new US rules.

## What changed (the short version)

- **Australia Post** has **temporarily and partially suspended** posting **goods (parcels)** to the **United States and Puerto Rico**, effective **26 Aug 2025**, citing new US tariff rules and the need to enable tariff pre-payment. Letters/documents and **gifts under US$100** are not affected. Australia Post says it’s working with **Zonos (a CBP-authorised provider)** to resume services. 
- The **United States will end the US$800 de minimis duty-free threshold** for all countries at **12:01am EDT, 29 Aug 2025**, under a new Executive Order; duties must be assessed/paid **before arrival**.
- Other postal operators (e.g., **Swiss Post, PostNord**) have already paused US-bound parcels for the same reason.

## Who is affected

- **Australian exporters and e-commerce sellers** using the **postal channel** (Business Contract, MyPost Business, retail counter) for **parcels** to the US and Puerto Rico. 
- **Third-country transit mail via Australia** (small volumes) has also been curtailed.

## What’s *not* affected (as of today)

- **Letters/documents** (no goods).
- **Bona fide gifts ≤ US$100** (separate statutory exemption continues). 
- **Courier/express** shipments (e.g., integrators) **can continue**, but duties/taxes now apply to low-value consignments and must be **prepaid/filed** correctly. 

## Potential impact (what we expect)

- **Posting interruptions**, returns, and longer transit times while systems catch up.
- **New landed-cost exposure** on previously duty-free orders (≤US$800).
- **Cart/checkout changes** needed to collect duties/taxes up-front for US customers.
- **Compliance uplift**: accurate HS codes, origin, values, and consignee data for every parcel. 

## Real-world impact (what’s happening now)

- **Australia Post**: US parcel postings **paused from 26 Aug** pending a tariff pre-payment solution with **Zonos**. 
- **Multiple posts globally** have paused or restricted US parcels ahead of **29 Aug** go-live. 

## What this means for you (actions to take now)

1. **Switch US orders to a courier/express or freight channel** that supports duty pre-payment (**DDP**) and formal entry when required. KLN can route via integrators or our broker partners. 
2. **Enable landed-cost** at checkout (duties/taxes collected at purchase). If you use third-party carts, turn on US duty calculation and map HS codes for all SKUs. 
3. **Data readiness checklist** for every US parcel (postal or courier):
   
     - HS code (10-digit HTSUS), product description, country of origin, value, incoterms, consignee Tax ID if applicable. 
4. **Pricing & customer comms**: update US pricing, thresholds, and shipping pages; warn of temporary postal suspensions and steer to courier options. 
5. **Gifts & documents**: where appropriate, use the letters/documents channel or the **≤US$100 gift** provision (ensure it truly qualifies as a gift). 
6. **Watch for Australia Post updates** as they implement a Zonos-based solution to resume postal parcels; adjust once published. 

## KLN Oceania guidance & alternatives

- **Immediate continuity**: we can migrate your US orders to **courier DDP** with automated duty calculation and pre-payment, or to **consolidated air freight with brokerage** for B2B.
- **Compliance & classification**: our brokerage team can review your **HTS mapping**, origin declarations, and assist with **IOR/EOR** setup if needed for B2C flows.

[View full post](https://info.oceania.kln.com/customer-advisory/australia-post-suspends-us-bound-parcels-us-ends-de-minimis-on-29-aug-2025)

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