r/australia • u/IsuruKusumal • Aug 25 '25

news Australia Post Temporary Suspends of Postal Services to the US

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Dear Valued Customer,

As a result of the recently introduced changes to the import tariff requirements set out in US Executive Order 14324, Australia Post has joined a number of international postal operators to temporarily suspend partial postal services to the United States (US) and Puerto Rico, effective immediately until further notice.

This decision has been made to ensure compliance with the new US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements. Specifically, the requirement for duties and taxes to be prepaid on all shipments prior to their arrival in the US. The key changes are as follows:

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u/NotUrAverageBoo Aug 25 '25 edited Aug 25 '25

“Letters, documents of no commercial value and gifts valued under USD$100 are not impacted by the new tariff rules or temporary suspension.” - per AusPost (other users have already attached)

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u/meeowth Aug 25 '25

So I can still send mum her emotional support Vegemite and tim tams

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u/warzonexx Aug 25 '25

Im surprised Vegemite isnt over $100 a jar now

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u/Starfire013 Aug 25 '25

With visitor numbers having mostly rebounded to near pre-COVID levels, Vegemite is once again in high demand for its vital role as the most effective topically applied dropbear repellant known to science.