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India Restarts Postal Services to US After Two-Month Duty Suspension Delay
India will resume postal services to the United States after implementing a new system to collect duties upfront, ending a two-month halt due to U.S. regulations.
- Starting Wednesday, India Post will restart all mail services to the United States, implementing upfront duty collection following a nearly two-month suspension.
- The suspension began in August after an executive order (United States) from the U.S. administration altered the de minimis exemption for low-value shipments.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections new regulations necessitated changes in how India Post handles tariffs for postal shipments, impacting international mail delivery.
Why It Matters
The resumption of postal services signifies a restoration of trade and communication between India and the United States, reflecting the impact of regulatory changes on global commerce. This development may also influence future policies regarding international shipping and tariffs.