What regulations apply to postal items to the United States?

In August 2025, the U.S. administration amended customs procedures for goods sent to the U.S. and its annexed territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Minor Remote Islands).

• Goods sent to the United States are now taxed from the first dollar whereas until now there was a deductible of up to $800.
• Tariffs are now at the expense of the sender and no longer the recipient, as in the rest of the world.
• They must be paid at U.S. Customs prior to the entry of the articles into the united states, provided that the address is well informed on the customs declaration CN23.

The different possibilities of sending to the United States

The shipping method chosen depends on the content and volume of your shipment.

• The letter “International Letter” concerns documents without market value, which can be sent with international Ready-to-Post envelopes.
• The Colissimo online offer is for any shipment of a value less than €650, to the United States only (not the annexed territories). Postage must be done online.
• The Chronopost offer is available at the post office or on the Chronopost website with Prepaid Packaging Ready-to-ship.

For more information on customs formalities for shipments to the United States, see La Poste website and FAQs.