India to suspend all parcel services to the US from Aug 25th

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India Post suspends parcel services to the US from August 25 due to new US customs duty rules.
US duty-free exemption for goods up to USD 800 withdrawn; all postal items to attract customs duties from August 29.
Only international carriers and 'qualified parties' can collect duties, but approval process unclear, leading to suspension.
India Post will only accept letters, documents, and gifts up to USD 100; refunds for undelivered parcels.
Other European postal operators like Deutsche Post DHL also suspending US-bound shipments.
New US rules part of Trump's trade measures, including retaliatory tariffs on India and other countries.

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