Tariffs on Postal Shipments

Tariffs on Postal Shipments

For packages under $800 shipped via international mail, the U.S. has introduced steep new charges: 120% ad valorem tariff – based on the item’s value – or a flat $100 fee per postal item starting May 2, whichever is greater, increasing to $200 per item on June 1, 2025.

For a $50 package, you’d pay $60 in April (120% tariff), $100 from May 2 to May 31 (flat fee), and $200 starting June 1 (flat fee).

These changes eliminate the cost-saving benefits of using postal networks for small Chinese shipments. —————————- I am Canadian!!