An Post will not suspend parcel services to the US

Postal firms around the world have suspended shipments over confusion around new taxes

A large number of parcels being posted from Ireland to the US are gifts with stated values lower than $100. File Picture: Gerard McCarthy

An Post said it will maintain the delivery of parcels to the US despite the looming taxes from the Trump administration of low-value packages.

The US said last month it would suspend the global "de minimis" exemption, which also allows minimal paperwork, for international shipments under $800, effective August 29.