THE Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) has announced the immediate suspension of all postal parcels and packages bound for the United States of America, citing changes to U.S. import regulations. The suspension will remain in effect until further notice.

The move comes after the U.S. government suspended the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed goods valued under US$800 to enter the country duty-free.
Under the new regulation, enacted through Executive Order 14324, all international parcels, regardless of value, are now subject to U.S. import duties. The policy will take effect on August 29, 2025.

Despite the suspension of packages, GPOC will continue to facilitate the delivery of letters and documents to the U.S.

The corporation also cautioned that packages destined for countries whose shipments transit through the United States will not be accepted. Affected countries include Australia, Grand Cayman, New Zealand, Turks and Caicos, Uruguay, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Guatemala, Honduras, and Paraguay.

GPOC has assured the public that further updates and guidance will be communicated through its official channels. Customers are advised to monitor announcements closely to avoid disruptions to their shipments.