Hongkong Post Suspends Goods Mail Services to U.S. Amid Tariff Dispute

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 05:45 AM

Hongkong Post has suspended postal services for items containing goods destined for the United States, citing recent tariff measures imposed by the U.S. government. The suspension is effective immediately for surface mail starting April 16 and will extend to air mail from April 27. This decision follows the United States' announcement that it will eliminate duty-free de minimis treatment for postal items dispatched from Hong Kong, beginning May 2. The change means that goods sent from Hong Kong to the U.S. will be subject to tariffs regardless of their value. In a statement, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government described the U.S. actions as 'unreasonable' and 'bullying' and declared that Hongkong Post will not collect tariffs on behalf of the United States. The government warned that Hong Kong residents should be prepared to pay 'exorbitant and unreasonable fees' if they wish to send goods to the U.S. The suspension of postal services for goods underscores the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China, affecting individuals and businesses that rely on shipping goods between Hong Kong and the U.S.

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DW Español

@dw_espanol

Hong Kong suspends postal shipments to the United States The semi-autonomous city said it will not charge the “abusive” tariffs on shipments imposed by Washington. (JC) https://t.co/QukwGCJHEu

Eunice Yoon

@onlyyoontv

Hong Kong Post said on Wednesday it had suspended goods mail services by sea to the United States and will suspend its air mail postal service for items containing goods from April 27 due to "bullying" @realDonaldTrump #tariffs. When sending items to the United States, Hong Kong https://t.co/I3nhhPHYXS

時事ドットコム（時事通信ニュース）

@jijicom

Stop accepting mail to the United States in response to tariff hikes - Hong Kong https://t.co/UjmSlJ9On0 The Hong Kong government announced on the 16th that it will stop accepting mail for the United States. The United States announced on 5/2 that it will raise tariffs on international parcels from Hong Kong, and this is a countermeasure against such movements.