Hong Kong’s post office continues to suspend packages for US as it seeks clarification over tariff

Hong Kong (APP) – The Hong Kong Post Office announced late Thursday that it will continue to suspend goods containing goods to the United States for further notices despite being a US counterpart. Reversed its ban on packages From the city and other parts of China.

The Hong Kong government said in a statement that the Hong Kong Post is in talks with the US postal administration but some issues need further explanation, including more than tariffs. It reaffirmed its strong dislike of imposing US extra duty on Hong Kong products, urging the United States to “take immediate steps to remove its wrongdoing.”

The US Post Office announced on Tuesday that after the United States imposed a US, the city, including the city, would not accept China’s parcel. Extra 10 % tariff on Chinese goods And Eliminated the customs discount This allowed small valuable parcers to enter the United States without paying taxes.

It overturned the course on Wednesday but did not give a reason, saying that he would work with customs and border protection to enforce the process of depositing for new taxes to avoid interruptions in delivery. –

Although the ban was short -term and a U -turn came for those living in the Hong Kong Time Zone the same day, it confused those who wanted to post the United States from the trade center.

It also raised concerns over potential effects Online shopping platforms like Shen and TamoPopular with small buyers in the United States for cheap clothing and other products, is usually shipped directly from China.

Cheap, directly postal service helps keep these companies lower costs, as is also a “de -munimis” discount that if their price is less than $ 800 Was allowed.

According to the US Census Bureau, the United States imported about $ 7 427 billion worth of goods from China in 2023. Consumers make electronics, including cell phones, computers and other tech accessories, imported the largest category.

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