Posting goods to USA from Guernsey is suspended

Guernsey Post says "significant changes" to US import regulations have forced it to pause services

All posting of goods to the United States from Guernsey have been suspended temporarily due to "significant changes" to US import regulations.

The island joins other postal services around the world pausing some deliveries to the US over confusion around new import taxes that must be paid on parcels from the end of the month.

Guernsey Post said one of the key changes by the US government was the suspension of the de minimis exemption, which allowed goods valued under $800 to enter the US duty free.

It said the service would be suspended "due to the uncertainty" around how the duties would be collected and what additional information could be required. Letters and documents remain unaffected.

"This measure is being taken to protect customers from potential delays, unexpected charges or rejected shipments," it said.

The company said it was "actively" working with the UK's Royal Mail and other partners to "develop a reliable solution that meets the new requirements" to restart the service.