International Postal Services to the USA – Analyzed

The Indian Postal Department is restarting delivery to the United States, starting on October 15, 2025. Previously, all international postal services to the USA were paused. This change happens because the U.S. government needed new rules about how import taxes are handled for packages coming into the country.

Key Points

• Restarting US postal services from October 15, 2025.
• US regulations require import duty collection for postal shipments.
• US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented new rules.
• Executive Order 14324 triggered the previous suspension.
• Duty collection is now a requirement for all postal deliveries.
• Businesses need to prepare for updated import procedures.

Background on the Change

The original pause in services was caused by the U.S. government needing stricter rules. Specifically, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wants more money from packages sent through the postal service. They need to collect and send the import taxes themselves, instead of the post office handling it.

What This Means for Businesses

If you send things from India to the USA through the post office, you’ll now need to pay import taxes. This means you’ll have to figure out how much tax you owe and make sure you pay it when your package arrives. The post office won’t handle the taxes for you anymore.

Important Dates to Remember

The resumption of services is scheduled for October 15, 2025. Companies should start preparing now to understand and comply with the new import duty regulations of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Effective October 15, 2025, businesses must proactively manage import duty obligations for all US postal shipments.