On Feb. 4, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that it would stop accepting packages from Mainland China and Hong Kong. However, less than 12 hours later, they reversed this decision, stating that services would resume on Feb. 5.
In Hong Kong, the local postal service announced around 8 pm on Feb. 5 that it would temporarily suspend accepting mail containing goods destined for the U.S. As of now, there have been no updates regarding this suspension. However, the Hong Kong Postal Workers Union stated today (Feb. 6) that parcel services to the U.S. have been restored.
This afternoon, citizens visiting the Central Post Office were informed by staff that the service for sending parcels to the U.S. had resumed. However, senders were advised to provide contact information for the U.S. authorities to notify them about tax matters. The union revealed that they received internal guidance this morning indicating that the U.S. has canceled the duty-free exemption for goods valued under US$800. This means that regardless of the value of the goods, there is a possibility of taxation by the U.S. authorities. If recipients do not pay the taxes, there is a risk that the parcels may be returned to Hong Kong.
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