The Belize Postal Service (BPS) has announced the full restoration of outbound mail services to the United States effective January 7th, concluding a four-month operational suspension. This disruption originated from August 2025 when U.S. authorities implemented sweeping changes to international shipping regulations, eliminating the previously established duty-free threshold for inbound packages.
In response to these regulatory shifts requiring customs duties and taxes on all shipments, BPS has implemented the Universal Postal Union’s Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Global Solution. This comprehensive framework ensures full compliance with U.S. customs requirements while simultaneously enhancing service delivery for Belizean consumers and businesses.
Postmaster General Dr. Marsha Price elaborated on the new operational protocol: “The DDP system enables us to collect applicable duties prior to shipment routing through designated third-party intermediaries acting on behalf of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This represents a fundamental restructuring of our cross-border logistics.”
The revamped system introduces digital transparency through the Postal Service Customer Automation System, allowing users to calculate customs duties, fees, and freight charges via the BPS website before visiting physical locations. While digital access remains prioritized, Dr. Price confirmed continued in-person assistance for customers lacking internet connectivity, ensuring equitable access to international postal services.
This resumption signals Belize’s adaptive response to evolving global trade regulations while maintaining critical economic connections to United States markets through modernized postal infrastructure.