The U.S. Post Office said on Tuesday that it will temporarily suspend all admission plans of China and Hong Kong Post.

The change takes effect immediately and will remain “until notified” according to the alert posted on the agency’s website. USPS said that the letters and large envelopes from China and Hong Kong (called "apartment") will not be affected.

This news was announced by the administrative order signed by Donald Trump Saturday to China, Mexico and Canada's announcement. Trump agreed to insist on imposing a 25 % tariff for 30 days from Canada and Mexico, but 10 % of Chinese goods still exist.

A provision in the order eliminates a popular trade loophole called "minimis" that allows exporters to send parcels worth less than $800 into the U.S. tax-free.

De Minimis' regulations have been a key tool for Chinese e-commerce companies, including Shein and PDD Holdings' Temu, as they hope to increase their business in the U.S. by offering rock prices for everything from clothing and furniture to electronics and electronics. Decorative style.

According to data from the US Customs and Border Protection, the United States processed more than 1.3 billion De Minimis goods in 2024. 2023 report of American houses A specific committee of the Communist Party of China found that more than 30% of all parcels shipped to the United States under the regulations were "possible" and "probably nearly half" came from China.

China Post and Hong Kong Post are government -run by government Postal service. It is unclear whether the suspension is applicable to China's packaging and transportation and Hong Kong sent through private mail operators. In response to the clarification requirements, the USPS spokesman pointed CNBC to the original announcement of the agency.

Chris Pereira, president and CEO of Consulting Company, said that cross -border e -commerce companies relied on USP to rely on USPS to deliver. He said they also used various transportation providers including DHL, Fedex and UPS as well as smaller carrier.

Pereira added that USPS is “traditionally a cost-effective option, especially for small sellers in China,” and that the suspension could lead to higher costs for sellers while prices for U.S. consumers are rising.

Members believe that De Minimis imports have brought unfair advantages to Chinese companies by allowing them to bypass tariffs. Trading official It also said that the De Minimis package was "subject to the least document and inspection."

Trade organizations and advocating groups have prompted Trump to curb MINIMIS transportation because they believe it allows illegal drugs such as Finy to enter the United States through emails.

If tariffs are to be imposed, it is unclear whether Temu, Shein and other Chinese e-commerce platforms can sustain sharp growth in the U.S.

Temu and Shein have previously stated that their business model does not depend on minimis. SHEIN and TEMU have opened a distribution center in the United States, allowing Chinese sellers to transport goods to the United States and store them in local warehouses.

Qianhe Technology Logistics, a logistics company headquarters in Shenzhen, said the trend of opening the US domestic distribution warehouse to stand out last year.

Biao said that according to WEN Mandarin’s CNBC translation, his company saw “explosive” demand in Los Angeles warehouses.