Mexico Stops Package Shipments to U.S. as Retaliation
The measure comes amid a broader global trend, as countries including Germany, Australia, and Japan have taken similar steps.
Quick overview
- Mexico will temporarily suspend postal and parcel shipments to the U.S. starting August 27, 2025, to adjust to new customs requirements.
- This suspension aims to prevent the application of new tariffs on small goods and will impact individuals and businesses reliant on cross-border deliveries.
- The U.S. has revoked the de minimis exemption for parcels valued under $800, affecting customs duties for shipments based on their country of origin.
- Countries like Germany, Australia, and Japan have also made similar adjustments to their logistics systems in response to changes in tax exemptions.
Mexico announced the temporary suspension of postal and parcel shipments to the United States, effective August 27, 2025.
The move is intended to prevent the application of new tariffs on small goods while necessary operational adjustments are implemented—impacting individuals and businesses that rely on cross-border deliveries.
“Correos de México will temporarily suspend postal and parcel shipments to the United States starting August 27, 2025, until new operational processes are defined,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Mexican Postal Service said in a joint statement.
The measure comes amid a broader global trend, as countries including Germany, Australia, and Japan have taken similar steps to adapt their logistics systems following the removal of certain tax exemptions. Mexico continues to engage in dialogue with U.S. authorities and international postal organizations to establish mechanisms that will allow services to resume “in an orderly manner.”
Impact of the ‘De Minimis’ Exemption Elimination
The U.S. government has revoked duty-free entry for parcels valued under $800, known as the de minimis exemption—a change that particularly affects Chinese companies such as Shein and Temu. With this exemption removed, all shipments to the U.S. will now be subject to the same customs duties applied to other products based on their country of origin.
Country-Specific Tariffs
As a result, goods from the European Union will face a 15% tariff, while those from India will be taxed at 50%. Mexico’s temporary suspension is intended to give authorities time to reorganize logistics processes and comply with the new customs requirements, minimizing disruptions for businesses and consumers.
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