New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): India announced the resumption of all categories of international postal services to the United States, effective October 15, following a temporary suspension. The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, said the move comes after the successful implementation of a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) mechanism to comply with updated US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.
Postal services to the US had been suspended on August 22 after Executive Order 14324 removed de minimis treatment for postal shipments, requiring upfront duty collection and remittance on all incoming items.
“After extensive system development, coordination with CBP-approved Qualified Parties, and successful operational trials in Delhi and Maharashtra, India Post has now established a compliant DDP mechanism,” the Ministry stated.
Under the new system, all customs duties for postal shipments to the US will be collected at the time of booking in India and remitted directly to US authorities. Postal shipments will incur a flat customs duty of 50% on the declared FOB value under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff. No additional product-specific duties will be imposed, providing a cost advantage to exporters. India Post will not charge extra for facilitating the DDP process; international postal tariffs remain unchanged, supporting MSMEs, artisans, e-commerce sellers, and small traders.
All categories of international mail, including EMS, Air Parcels, Registered Letters or Packets, and Tracked Packets, can now be booked to the US from any Post Office, International Business Centre (IBC), Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra (DNK), or via the India Post self-service portal.
The Department has instructed postal heads to conduct outreach programs to raise awareness among exporters and small businesses about the renewed opportunity. The resumption of services is considered a milestone in strengthening India’s global postal and export logistics network, aligning with initiatives such as Make in India, One District One Product (ODOP), and Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras (DNKs). (ANI)
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