Overview

• Executive Order 14324 took effect on August 29, ending the de minimis exemption and subjecting all inbound packages to import taxes regardless of value.
• Correos de México suspended outbound postal and parcel service to the United States pending operational rules, joining roughly 25 countries that paused shipments, according to the UPU.
• Mexico’s foreign ministry and postal service say they are in active talks with U.S. authorities and international postal bodies to define mechanisms for an orderly resumption.
• U.S. guidance cited in reports outlines a transition using either ad valorem tariffs reportedly ranging from 10% to 50% or fixed per‑package postal fees of about $80 to $200.
• Private express carriers such as DHL and UPS continue limited services with duties applied, while small businesses and families that rely on low‑value parcels face higher costs and potential delays.