Monday 25 August 2025 19:08
Important Update: Changes to Shipping from Italy to the U.S.
If you live in Italy and need to send packages to the United States, there are new rules you should know about. Starting August 29, 2025, all goods shipped from Italy to the U.S. will be subject to customs duties before arriving. Until now, parcels valued under $800 could be sent duty-free, but this exemption […]
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If you live in Italy and need to send packages to the United States, there are new rules you should know about.
Starting August 29, 2025, all goods shipped from Italy to the U.S. will be subject to customs duties before arriving. Until now, parcels valued under $800 could be sent duty-free, but this exemption has been removed following a U.S. government decree approved on July 30.
• From August 23, Poste Italiane (like other European postal services) will temporarily suspend shipments of parcels containing goods to the U.S. while adapting to the new regulations.
• Letters and documents that do not contain goods can still be sent without interruption.
• The service
Poste Delivery International Express
remains available, since it follows a different logistics process and includes customs support.The detailed technical guidelines from U.S. customs were only released on August 15, giving little time for postal services to adjust. Poste Italiane is working on solutions to allow both private individuals and businesses to continue shipping in compliance with the new rules.
Customers will be kept informed as soon as new shipping procedures are confirmed. In the meantime, if you need to send something to the U.S., consider using
Poste Delivery International Express
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