The US Postal Service (USPS) says it has stopped accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong until further notice.
Letters will not be affected by the suspension, according to a statement on the company’s website.
USPS did not offer a reason for the decision but it comes after US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 10% tariff on all goods imported to the US from China.
Trump’s executive order also eliminated an exemption that allowed goods worth $800 (£641) or less to enter the US without having to pay duties or certain taxes.
The so-called de minimis tax loophole has faced increased scrutiny in recent years as Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu have used it to reach millions of US customers.
Changes to the tax exemption under President Joe Biden were already in progress before Trump took office.
But in his trade announcement at the weekend, Trump extended tariffs to all China goods being imported into the US, including fashion items and toys.
In response, China said it would implement tariffs on some US imports.
From 10 February coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) will face a 15% levy. Crude oil, agricultural machinery and large-engine cars will be subject to a 10% tariff.
Source: BBC
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