Mexico’s postal service has suspended package deliveries to the United States as Washington prepares to end a long-standing exemption on low-value imports, the government announced Wednesday.

The move comes as the Trump administration phases out the “de minimis” exemption, which allows packages worth under $800 to enter the U.S. duty free. The exemption, set to expire Friday, covered 1.36 billion shipments worth $64.6 billion in 2024, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Correos de Mexico said it would halt shipments starting Wednesday, joining postal operators in the European Union, Australia and Japan that have also paused services while awaiting clarity on the new import duties.

“Mexico continues its dialogue with U.S. authorities and international postal organizations to establish mechanisms for the orderly resumption of services, providing certainty to users and avoiding setbacks in deliveries,” the government said in a statement.

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The suspension has already affected individuals. At a Mexico City post office, Yunnueth Hernández said she had hoped to show her children how letters were once sent but was told U.S. shipments had been canceled. Outside, another woman wept after being unable to send a letter and photos to her boyfriend.

The measure comes as Mexico continues talks with U.S. President Donald Trump to prevent wider tariffs, offering greater cooperation on security and extraditions of cartel leaders.

Source: Agency