26 สิงหาคม 2025
Japan Post: U.S. Shipments Temporarily Suspended
Thank you very much for your continued support of Sendon.
We would like to inform you of a notice received from Japan Post.
The following is a quotation:
On July 30, 2025, the U.S. government issued a presidential proclamation titled “Suspension of De Minimis Treatment for All Countries” regarding postal items destined for the United States.
According to this proclamation, postal items imported for personal consumption (dutiable items) will no longer be exempt from customs duties starting August 29 of this year. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued new guidelines on August 15, requiring carriers to pay customs bonds and prepare customs declarations; however, the procedures carriers and postal operators in other countries need to follow remain unclear, making implementation extremely difficult.
Therefore, from Wednesday, August 27, postal items to the U.S. (small packets, parcels, and EMS [goods]) containing the following items will be temporarily suspended, in line with other postal operators:
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Gifts between individuals with a declared value exceeding USD 100
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Goods imported for sale for consumption
Postal items such as letters, postcards, printed matter, EMS (documents), and gifts between individuals with a declared value of USD 100 or less will continue to be accepted.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and ask for your understanding.
If you have any questions, please contact Sendon Customer Support.