Postal services in Europe halt shipment of packages to US due to confusion over import tariffs

An exemption that allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free ended on Friday, prompting the announcement from postal services in European countries

By Nicholas Ballasy

Published: August 23, 2025 4:16pm

Postal services around Europe across multiple countries announced on Saturday that they are suspending the shipment of packages to the United States due to issues related to new import duties.

Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy postal services are among those temporarily suspending the shipments.

The Associated Press reported that France and Austria are going to follow suit on Monday.

An exemption that allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free ended on Friday, prompting the announcement from postal services in European countries, the AP reported.