Explained: Why India Post Resumes USA Postal Services

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October 15, 2025
Satish Bhasin
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India Post has restarted all categories of postal services to the USA after two months of suspension caused by U.S. import-duty reforms. The new Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) system collects duties in India, keeps rates unchanged, and supports MSMEs with faster, compliant shipping.

New Delhi (ABC Live) — The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has announced that all international postal services to the United States of America (USA) will restart from 15 October 2025.

This move reopens a key route for Indian exporters, MSMEs, and online sellers, who depend on the postal network for affordable global delivery.

Why India Post Stopped Postal Services

In August 2025, India Post temporarily stopped sending mail to the USA.
This pause followed Executive Order 14324, issued by the U.S. Administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Earlier, small postal parcels could enter the USA duty-free under the de minimis rule. However, the new order ended that exemption and made customs duty payment mandatory for all postal items before shipment.

At that time, India Post did not have a system to collect and send these duties to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
To stay compliant, the Department of Posts suspended services on 22 August 2025.

The suspension lasted until 15 October 2025, covering about 54 days.

The New Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) System

India Post has now built a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) system that meets all U.S. customs requirements.
It was tested successfully in Delhi and Maharashtra Circles, in coordination with CBP-approved Qualified Parties.

Under this system:

Customs duties are collected in India when the parcel is booked.
The duty is sent directly to CBP through approved partners.
The parcel then reaches the U.S. recipient without extra duty, forms, or delay.

The CBP charges a flat 50% duty on the declared FOB value for items made in India.
No extra or product-specific duty applies.
As a result, postal shipping becomes simpler, faster, and cheaper than many courier options.

Benefits for MSMEs and Exporters

The restart is a major boost for small exporters, artisans, and online sellers.
They can once again use India Post’s global network at the same affordable rates as before.

No Added Fees: India Post will not charge anything extra for DDP handling.
Stable Rates: Postal tariffs remain unchanged.
Transparency: Senders pay all costs upfront, avoiding surprises later.
Ease of Business: MSMEs can reach the U.S. market with confidence and compliance.

Meanwhile, exporters under One District One Product (ODOP) and Make in India schemes can also benefit from smoother, government-backed logistics.

Where and How to Book

Customers can now book:

EMS, Air Parcels, Registered Letters or Packets, and Tracked Packets

These can be sent from any Post Office, International Business Centre (IBC), or Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra (DNK).
Online booking is also available on www.indiapost.gov.in.

Postal circles have been advised to conduct outreach drives for exporters and entrepreneurs to explain the new DDP process.

Why This Step Matters

This resumption shows how quickly India Post adapted to changing international trade rules.
It strengthens India’s export network, supports MSMEs, and ensures that small traders remain globally competitive.

The move also aligns with national missions such as Make in India, Digital India e-Trade, and ODOP.
In short, India Post is proving that a public postal system can also be a modern trade facilitator.

Why ABC Live Is Reporting on India Post USA Postal Services Now

ABC Live is publishing this story now because the 15 October 2025 restart restores a crucial trade route at a time when many MSMEs were struggling with logistics disruptions.

This report also explains how the DDP system works and why it matters to India’s export-led growth strategy.
By linking India Post’s reforms with U.S. customs law and global logistics compliance, ABC Live provides a clearer picture of how public systems can evolve to meet global standards.