Core Points - Starting from August 29, the U.S. will suspend tax exemptions on packages valued at $800 or less, leading to increased taxation on a significant number of items shipped to the U.S. [1] - Japan Post announced on August 25 that it will suspend the acceptance of certain packages to the U.S. from August 27, particularly those valued over $100 and commercial goods, due to unclear procedures and operational difficulties [1][2] - Approximately 2.8 million packages are sent from Japan to the U.S. annually, with about one-third being personal gifts and the remaining two-thirds primarily for commercial purposes, indicating a substantial impact on Japan's cross-border e-commerce and personal purchasing businesses [2][3] Industry Impact - Merchants selling items like lucky cats report that 80% of their products are shipped to the U.S., with prices around 500 RMB. The new regulations could impose an $80 tariff per item, potentially doubling the final cost for consumers, which raises concerns about order cancellations [3][5] - Industry experts indicate that the previously smooth logistics will now face item-by-item inspections, leading to transportation delays and potential disputes over returns and refunds. This tariff measure by the Trump administration is expected to increase sales costs for Japanese small and medium-sized e-commerce businesses and create price uncertainty for products [5][7] - Other major logistics companies have not yet provided clear responses to the new tariff regulations, which may further complicate shipping options for businesses relying on U.S. markets [3][7]