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Poland among 25 countries halting parcel deliveries after US resumes fees on shipments

29.08.2025 10:15
On August 29, 2025, the United States reinstated fees on shipments valued at up to 800 dollars. In response, 25 countries — including Poland — suspended parcel deliveries to America.
As of August 29, 2025, the USA has resumed charging fees on shipmets valued up to 800 dollars. In connection with this, 25 countries worldwide - including Poland - have suspended sending parcels to the United States.
As of August 29, 2025, the USA has resumed charging fees on shipmets valued up to 800 dollars. In connection with this, 25 countries worldwide - including Poland - have suspended sending parcels to the United States.Photo: David Trinks/Joe Han/Unsplash.com/CC0

The decision ends nearly 90 years of de minimis exemptions, under which low-value parcels were free of duties.

Fees will now vary depending on tariff levels: 80 dollars for countries with duties up to 16% (such as the UK and EU states), 160 dollars for tariffs between 16–25% (including Indonesia and Vietnam), and 200 dollars for tariffs above 25%, including China, Brazil, Canada and India. Exemptions still apply to documents and non-commercial gifts worth less than 100 dollars.

US officials say the change will curb the flow of fentanyl and other restricted goods while raising billions in customs revenue.

Supporters, including American textile manufacturers, call it a victory for domestic industry, but critics warn it will raise prices for consumers and e-commerce sellers.

On Tuesday, the Universal Postal Union, a UN agency, confirmed that 25 national postal operators had suspended deliveries to the US, citing uncertainty over the impact of the new fees.

Alongside Poland, the move includes services in Scandinavia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK.

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Source: PAP/X/@UPU_UN