Sending post to the US this Christmas? Teabags, crisps and chocolate are now prohibited

Due to a US government directive that came into effect on August 29, certain items can no longer be sent by post this Christmas

Christmas packages being sent to the US can no longer include teabags, crisps, and chocolate in packets, due to a US government directive that came into effect on August 29. Picture: iStock.

As Christmas approaches and people get their Christmas packages ready to post, An Post is advising customers of new rules for sending parcels to the United States.

Due to a US government directive that came into effect on August 29, certain items can no longer be sent by post. These include teabags, crisps, and chocolate in packets, which are now prohibited.