India, Aug. 23 -- The Department of Posts on Saturday announced a temporary suspension of all postal services to the United States, citing changes in US customs rules that will come into effect later this month.

The decision follows Executive Order No. 14324, issued by the US administration on July 30, which withdraws the duty-free de minimis exemption for goods valued up to USD 800.

With effect from August 29, "all international postal items destined for the USA, regardless of their value, shall be subject to customs duties as per the country-specific International Emergency Economic Power Act (IEEPA) tariff framework," the department said. Gift items up to USD 100, however, will continue to remain exempt.

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