UPDATED 29 AUGUST 12 A.M.:
The unclear situation continues, and the airlines have once again refused to transport any postal items to the United States.
This means that all shipments to the United States are still temporarily suspended, including cards and letters.
Letters and cards dropped into mailboxes after 22 August will be returned if a sender’s address is indicated. If the sender’s address is missing, the letters will be forwarded to Traficom for handling.
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UPDATED 28 AUGUST 12 A.M.:
Airlines have decided to accept and transport document shipments to the United States.
This means that consumers and businesses can send cards and letters with stamps or prepaid postage to the United States also after August 29, 2025. Sending goods in letters is prohibited.
The transport of parcels, registered letters and letters containing goods, as well as gift shipments, is still temporarily suspended. European postal operators are working closely with U.S. customs authorities and the Universal Postal Union to find a solution. The common goal is to resume goods traffic as soon as possible.
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UPDATED 21 August, 8:00 p.m.:
Since several airlines have now refused to transport any postal items to the United States, we are forced to temporarily suspend the sending of gift and document shipments as well.
The last sending date for gifts and documents is 22 August 2025.
Letters and cards dropped into mailboxes after 22 August will be returned if the sender’s address details are provided. If no sender details are given, the letters will be forwarded to Traficom for processing.
PostEurop’s mediarelease provides a broader overview of the situation in Europe.
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On July 30, 2025, the Trump administration announced that the duty exemption for shipments valued up to USD 800 will be removed, effective August 29, 2025. This change has a global impact on all operators transporting goods to the United States.
Under the new rules, customs duties must be paid before goods can be shipped to the United States. Exceptions apply to document shipments and gifts between private individuals, provided the value does not exceed USD 100.
U.S. Customs has not yet provided details on how the payment process will work. Postal operators in various countries currently lack systems to collect the required customs duties.
The situation creates uncertainty around delivery options, return procedures, and responsibilities also in Finland. As a result, suspending shipments of goods to the U.S. is currently the only feasible solution. Several other countries, including Estonia, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, have announced they will also suspend shipments of commercial goods to the United States.
The last sending date for parcels and letters containing goods to the U.S. is Friday, 22 August 2025.
Document and gift shipments up to 100 USD can still be sent
Shipments of documents from businesses and individuals, as well as gifts between private individuals valued up to USD 100, remain duty-free and can continue to be sent to the U.S.
Working together to resolve the situation
European postal operators are working closely with U.S. Customs and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to find a solution. The goal is to resume shipments of goods as soon as possible. However, for now, the implementation date of August 29, 2025, remains in effect.
Any updates will be shared as soon as new information becomes available.