India, Aug. 24 -- In a move that underscores rising trade frictions with Washington, the Department of Posts on Saturday announced a temporary suspension of postal services to the United States starting August 25. The decision follows changes in US customs rules that eliminate the long-standing duty-free allowance for low-value imports.

According to a PIB statement, the suspension comes in response to Executive Order No. 14324, issued by the US administration on July 30, 2025, under which the duty-free de minimis exemption of up to USD 800 will be scrapped from August 29. Once enforced, all postal items sent to the US, regardless of value, will attract customs duties under the International Emergency Economic Power Act (IEEPA) tariff fra...