Department of Posts completely suspends booking of all categories of mail to the USA
The Department of Posts announced on 31 August 2025 that it had completely suspended booking of all categories of mail to the United States, including letters, documents and gifts up to USD 100.
Summary
The Department of Posts announced on 31 August 2025 that it had decided to completely suspend booking of all categories of mail destined for the United States of America. The Department said the step followed a review of its Public Notice of 22 August 2025, citing the ongoing inability of carriers to transport US-bound mail and the absence of defined regulatory mechanisms. Even letters, documents and gift items valued up to USD 100 are now covered, and customers whose booked items could not be dispatched may claim a refund of postage.
Key facts
- Announced
- 31 Aug 2025, Department of Posts
- Earlier notice
- Public Notice of 22 Aug 2025
- Scope
- All categories, incl. letters, documents, gifts up to USD 100
- Reasons
- Carriers unable to transport US-bound mail; no defined regulatory mechanisms
- Relief
- Refund of postage for undispatched items
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On 31 August 2025, the Department of Posts completely suspended booking of all mail to the USA. Which items, earlier allowed, were now also covered?
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Correct answer: B — Letters, documents and gift items valued up to USD 100
The notice extended the suspension to all categories, including letters, documents and gift items valued up to USD 100.
Consider the following statements about the Department of Posts' notice of 31 August 2025 on US-bound mail: 1. It followed a review of an earlier Public Notice dated 22 August 2025. 2. Customers whose booked items could not be dispatched are not eligible for any refund. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: customers whose booked items could not be dispatched may claim a refund of postage.