Australia Post halts most parcel postage to US as tariff chaos hits global carriers
Australia Post has immediately suspended most postage to the United States, with only the delivery of letters, documents and gifts worth less than $150 continuing.
The postal service has taken the extraordinary step to halt many forms of postage to the US, as a Trump administration tariff on low-value parcels is due to come into effect within days.
Australian businesses selling to American customers will be blocked from shipping to the US via Australia Post from today.
The government-owned postal service joins other global carriers in taking this step, ahead of new levies beginning on Friday, August 29.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-26/australia-post-commercial-shipping-suspension-us-tariffs/105696336
*Posting this on the off-chance that any of you are waiting for mail from down under. 
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Thank you for this info!
I just ordered some gifts (under $100 + shipping) for my grandson on the 19th. It was the first time ordering from this Aussie store because it had eco-friendly items.
Australia Post tracking indicated this update today:
Cleared and awaiting international departure
BRISBANE QLD, AUSTRALIA • Mon 25 Aug, 3.23pm
And tonight was this notification on the website:
https://auspost.com.au/disruptions-and-updates/international-service-updates
I haven’t yet heard from the store directly about hold ups. I am following anxiously. 
Just an adorable, cuddly stuffed koala and some organic tea for the grownups. I actually researched the safest and cutest stuffed koalas — naturally an Aussie company had the best. My toddler grandson chuckles when he spots one in his animal books — it makes my heart smile. 
BRISBANE QLD, AUSTRALIA • Mon 25 Aug, 3.23pm
Cleared and awaiting international departure,at BRISBANE QLD, AUSTRALIA,on Mon 25 Aug, 3.23pm
Item has been handed over to the air carrier
Tue 26 Aug, 9.52am
Item has been handed over to the air carrier,on Tue 26 Aug, 9.52am
Flight departed
Tue 26 Aug, 8.11pm
I guess we got in under the Friday final deadline! Thank you Australia Post! 
Looks like my grandson will get his cuddly Koala after all
Glad to hear it.
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