Jamaica Post Sets June 1 Restart for US Parcel Shipping After Duty Payment Upgrade

Jamaica Post is to restart the movement of parcels and merchandise packets to the United States market on June 1, 2026, after putting in place arrangements for duties to be worked out and paid before items depart Jamaica.

The service had been halted for several months after Executive Order 14324 removed the former de minimis treatment that allowed low-value goods, including items under US$800, to enter the United States without duty.

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, announced the update during her contribution to the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 20.

Ambassador Marks said Jamaica Post had obtained and begun rolling out a delivery duty paid system so parcel and package service to the United States could be restored. She said the technology is intended to prevent unexpected charges, hold-ups, or refused shipments when packages reach the US.

According to Ambassador Marks, the new system allows Jamaica Post to resume parcel and small-package deliveries across the United States market from June 1, 2026.

She said the development carries particular value for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, online business operators, and Jamaicans who sell goods overseas through digital platforms. Ambassador Marks said it revives an important route for trade, helps businesses expand, and deepens Jamaica's role in the global digital economy.

For many small operators, she added, dependable shipping and logistics are more than a convenience because they connect businesses with customers and new growth opportunities.