India, Aug. 23 -- India Post has announced a temporary suspension of parcel services to the United States from August 25, after new US import rules created confusion over how customs duties would be collected. Only letters, documents, and gift items worth up to $100 will continue to be accepted.

Last month, the Trump administration announced it will scrap the global "de minimis" rule, which allowed goods under $800 to enter the US with minimal paperwork, starting August 29.

This means every parcel entering the US will now attract customs duties, except small gifts under $100, as per an executive order issued on July 30.

The US order states that airlines or other approved agencies must collect and pay customs duties on parcels. However,...