Mexico’s national mail service, Correos de México, resumed package shipments to the United States on Wednesday after a suspension triggered by changes to U.S. customs rules, the Mexican Foreign Ministry and Correos de México announced in a joint statement.
The full suspension began Aug. 27 last year, after the United States eliminated the so-called “de minimis” tax exemption, which had previously allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. The change created uncertainty about how customs duties would be collected on international shipments, prompting Mexico and other countries to pause deliveries while new procedures were established. In September 2025, Correos de México partially restored service, resuming the delivery of letters and documents without commercial value, but packages remained suspended until now.
Under the new arrangements, Correos de México said it will maintain its existing shipping rates. However, senders must comply with new U.S. requirements, including a 10% charge on the declared value of each package, levied by the U.S. government.
Packages are also subject to a maximum declared value of $800 and a weight limit of 20 kilograms (44 lbs). Senders must provide a detailed description of the contents and the country of manufacture of all items included. Shipments must travel directly from Mexico to the United States without routing through a third country.
The resumption of service is welcome news for the many Mexicans who send packages to family members in the United States, as well as for small businesses that rely on Correos de México to export goods. As previously reported, Mexican businesses selling products in the U.S. faced higher costs, reduced supply and stricter customs controls as a result of the suspension.
For readers looking to send packages, Correos de México has published the new requirements and shipping rates on its website. Note that letters and documents without commercial value remain exempt from the new charges, and delivery times to the U.S. may be longer than usual while the new customs procedures are being implemented.
Mexico News Daily
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