Resumption of Airmail Services to the USA from 1 October 2025 – Acceptance Limited to Non-commercial Gifts and books
1.In accordance with the United States Government's executive order and UPU International Bureau Circular No. 137 , Chunghwa Post confirms that the following items remain exempt from customs duties. To maintain essential postal services, acceptance of the following items destined for the United States will resume effective 1 October 2025:
(1) Non-commercial bona fide gifts valued at 100 USD or less.
(2) Books.
2.Please note that if the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determines that the contents of a postal item do not comply with the definitions of “non-commercial bona fide gifts valued at 100 USD or less” or “books,” the item may be subject to seizure, confiscation, destruction, or return. In such cases, the sender shall bear all related responsibilities and return postage costs, and Chunghwa Post will not provide any refund of postage or compensation for loss.
(1) Non-commercial bona fide gifts valued at 100 USD or less.
(2) Books.
2.Please note that if the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determines that the contents of a postal item do not comply with the definitions of “non-commercial bona fide gifts valued at 100 USD or less” or “books,” the item may be subject to seizure, confiscation, destruction, or return. In such cases, the sender shall bear all related responsibilities and return postage costs, and Chunghwa Post will not provide any refund of postage or compensation for loss.