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Suspension of Parcel Deliveries to the USA Effective from Saturday, August 23

On July 30, the Trump administration removed the duty and tax exemption for parcels valued under 800 USD (just over 8,000 NOK), effective from August 29.

As a result, it will no longer be possible to send this type of parcel to the USA or Puerto Rico (a U.S. territory) starting Saturday, August 23.

The last day for submitting parcels to the USA valued under 800 USD will be Friday, August 22. After this date, Posten Bring will no longer be able to accept this type of parcel. Similar arrangements are being introduced in other countries as well.

The changes to the duty and tax exemption introduced by U.S. authorities mean that customers must now pay customs duties before parcels can be transported to the USA. The details of this process have not yet been clarified by U.S. customs authorities, and system solutions that postal companies can use have not yet been developed.

Postal companies across Europe are working together to gain clarity on the processes and solutions that U.S. customs authorities will require, but so far, no resolution has been reached. At the same time, the implementation date remains unchanged.

This situation creates uncertainty around transport options, return processes, and responsibilities, making suspension appear to be the only viable option.

Intensive efforts are underway to obtain the necessary clarifications so that solutions can be developed and parcel delivery can be resumed.

Exceptions

Parcels valued over 800 USD will be cleared through customs and sent as per the current solution. Gifts between private individuals valued under 100 USD (just over 1,000 NOK) are still exempt and can be sent as usual. The same applies to regular mail containing documents.

Business services such as Business Parcel and Pick Up Parcels can be sent as before, but a 10-digit U.S. tariff code must be provided. The customs duties calculated will depend on the country of origin of the goods in the parcel. If the goods originate from two different countries, all items will be charged the highest applicable duty. The EMS service to the USA can no longer be used.

Information about U.S. tariff codes can be found at the following site: https://hts.usitc.gov/

Additional information

We will continue to accept and forward the following services

  • All letters and documents without value, as before
  • All small parcels with a value of up to USD 100 between private individuals that are marked as a gift
  • All International parcels between private individuals that are marked as a gift with a value of up to USD 100

Parcels we can no longer accept

  • All small parcels between private individuals with a value of over USD 100, or small parcels between private individuals that are not marked as a gift
  • All International parcels between private individuals that are not marked as a gift or have a value of over USD 100
  • All EMS shipments

Our customers are advised to follow our website for updates and possible changes.