India temporarily suspends most postal services to US; effective August 25 amid new customs order Know whats exempted from the ban

Effective August 25, 2025, the Department of Posts will temporarily suspend most international postal services to the US due to new customs regulations. The US Executive Order No. 14324 withdraws duty-free exemptions for goods valued up to $800, imposing duties on all goods except gift items under $100. The executive order also outlines new responsibilities for transport carriers and qualified parties authorized by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).