GPOC suspends all outbound parcels to US amid new tariff policy

The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) has announced an immediate suspension of all outbound postal parcels and packages to the United States (US), effective until further notice.
The move comes in response to the US Government’s suspension of the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed goods valued under US$800 to enter the country duty-free. GPOC will continue to process letters and documents to the US.
The new policy, established under Executive Order 14324, requires that all international parcels, regardless of value, are now subject to US import duties. The regulation takes effect on August 29, 2025.
As a result, the GPOC will also not accept packages destined for countries whose shipments transit through the United States. This restriction affects parcels being sent to Australia, Grand Cayman, New Zealand, Turks and Caicos, Uruguay, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Guatemala, Honduras, and Paraguay.
The GPOC has assured the public that further updates will be provided through its official communication channels.