Overview

• The suspension begins August 25 and excludes gifts sent between individuals valued under €100.
• La Poste says incomplete technical specifications and an extremely short preparation window forced a temporary pause as it builds compliant processes.
• Germany’s Deutsche Post, Belgium’s Bpost, Spain’s Correos, PostNord, and Austrian Post have also announced interruptions or restrictions on U.S.-bound parcels.
• Chronopost continues to operate normally because it is not subject to postal customs clearance rules cited in the suspension.
• La Poste handles about 1.6 million parcels to the United States each year, roughly 80% from businesses and 20% from individuals, underscoring the commercial impact.