Australia Post announced the extraordinary temporary ban on Tuesday. It is effective immediately.

The government-owned entity’s decision is in response to the US government’s recent imposition of customs and import tariffs on parcels sent to America.

The changes include the US suspending the “de minimis” exemption for inbound goods worth less than $US800 (about $A1200), and requiring pre-payment of tariffs prior to items arriving. It will be halted from Friday (August 29).

The temporary suspension will affect business contracts, MyPost business and retail customers sending goods by post to the US.

Gifts worth less than $US100 (about $A150), letters and documents are unaffected.

Australia Post is not the only postal operator to suspend operations to the US. Postal services in countries

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