Antigua and Barbuda Post Office Suspends Package Shipments to the U.S.

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The General Post Office of Antigua and Barbuda has announced an immediate suspension of all package shipments to the United States, citing new customs regulations introduced by the U.S. government.

The move follows the issuance of Executive Order 14324, which eliminates the duty-free “de minimis” exemption that previously allowed international parcels valued under USD $800 to enter the United States without duty charges.

The new rules, which take effect on August 29, 2025, require more complex customs declarations and tariff structures that have not yet been fully clarified.

Postal officials explained that until there is clearer guidance from U.S. authorities, compliance with the updated requirements cannot be guaranteed.

As a result, Antigua and Barbuda joins several other countries—including the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Spain, India, and other Caribbean nations—in temporarily halting package shipments containing goods bound for the United States.

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Comments (6)

  • Rika August 28, 2025, 5:05 PM

    It’s frustrating, yes, but compliance is important. Hopefully, it’s only temporary.
    Reply
  • Food4thought August 28, 2025, 5:06 PM

    It’s a nuisance, but at least we know it’s not permanent. Stay tuned for guidance from the Post Office.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee August 28, 2025, 6:17 PM

    Were people even using their service in any case? They have been inoperable for so long i even forgot we had a post office
    Reply
  • Donna August 28, 2025, 7:29 PM

    I didn’t know that our postal service shipped packages to America other than letter envelope, post cards and Christmas cards. I always knew of packages coming in instead of going out.
    Reply
  • Crandelle August 28, 2025, 7:58 PM

    Donna you retardid or what. Where you think they ship packages too. Thall man some of yall real idiots. Rateed
    Reply
  • Informed citizen August 28, 2025, 9:30 PM

    Private couriers must be smiling right now, because people will have no choice but to use them.
    Reply

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