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Australia, Japan Suspend U.S. Shipments Amid Customs Confusion

8/26/2025

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Australia and Japan suspended parcel shipments to the U.S. due to the end of the "de minimis" exemption on August 29.
The UK, Germany, and France also halted shipments, citing confusion over new customs duties.
Australia Post confirmed that gifts under $100 and letters are unaffected, but businesses face higher shipping costs.
These changes result from a Trump administration policy to address shipping loopholes.

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Story summary

Australia and Japan suspended parcel shipments to the U.S. due to the end of the "de minimis" exemption on August 29.
The UK, Germany, and France also halted shipments, citing confusion over new customs duties.
Australia Post confirmed that gifts under $100 and letters are unaffected, but businesses face higher shipping costs.
These changes result from a Trump administration policy to address shipping loopholes.