Core Points - The U.S. government has suspended the "minimum threshold" exemption for low-value goods, effective August 29, meaning packages valued at $800 or less will now incur tariffs [1] - Several postal services, including Australia Post, Swiss Post, German Post, DHL, Japan Post, and South Korean Post, have temporarily halted shipments to the U.S. due to the new regulations [1] Summary by Category Regulatory Changes - The new U.S. regulation imposes tariffs on packages valued at $800 or less, either as an ad valorem tax based on the effective tariff rate of the country of origin or as a specific duty ranging from $80 to $200 within six months [1] Impact on Postal Services - Australia Post has announced a temporary suspension of shipments to the U.S. in response to the new tariff regulations [1] - Other postal companies from Europe and Asia, including Swiss Post, German Post, DHL, Japan Post, and South Korean Post, have also ceased shipments to the U.S. [1]