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USPS suspends shipments from China and Hong Kong, impacting Shein and Temu orders


Update: The USPS has reversed its decision to suspend shipments from China and Hong Kong, just hours after initially announcing the move. The service stated that it...

The service stated that it is working closely with Customs and Border Protection to implement an efficient collection mechanism for the new China tariffs, aiming to minimize disruptions to package delivery. US Customs and Border Protection said it processes an average of over four million de minimis imports each week, with the total volume of these shipments reaching over 1.36 billion in the fiscal 2024 year. US buyers of goods from Shein and Temu will likely experience disruption, cancellations, and delays to their parcels over the next couple of days, so customers may want to hold off on any purchases until the situation stabilizes.

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