Temporary suspension of postal goods to the USA

Temporary Suspension of Postal Goods to the USA – FedEx Options for Business Customers

Following recent changes to U.S. import regulations, Guernsey Post has temporarily suspended all postal goods shipments to the United States. This suspension is effective immediately and applies to all items containing goods. Letters and documents remain unaffected and can still be sent as usual.

On 30 July, the U.S. Government announced an executive order removing the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed goods valued under $800 to enter the country duty-free. From 29 August, all goods shipped to the USA will require duties to be paid in advance, regardless of their value.

Although the order was announced in July, technical details required to implement the changes were only released on 15 August, leaving insufficient time for postal operators worldwide to develop compliant solutions. In addition, there remains uncertainty around how duties will be collected and what additional customs data may be required. To avoid delays, unexpected charges, or rejected shipments, Guernsey Post has paused parcel services to the U.S. while a reliable solution is developed.

We are actively working with Royal Mail and other partners to develop a reliable solution that meets the new requirements and will make this available to customers as soon as possible.

FedEx Courier Services for Business Customers

While postal services are temporarily suspended, Guernsey Post is supporting business customers by offering access to FedEx courier services as an alternative for commercial shipments to the United States. For more information, please click here.