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India Resumes Postal Services to the US After Two-Month Hiatus
India will resume postal services to the United States on October 18 after a two-month hiatus due to new U.S. customs regulations, impacting international mail delivery.
- India Post announced the resumption of all postal services to the United States, effective October 18, after implementing systems to collect duties upfront.
- The suspension of mail to the United States began in August, following an executive order from the U.S. administration that altered the de minimis exemption for low-value shipments.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections new regulations required India Post to adjust its procedures, allowing for the collection of tariffs on incoming packages.
Why It Matters
This resumption of postal services signifies a return to normalcy in international trade and communication between India and the United States, highlighting the importance of adapting to evolving customs regulations in global commerce.