Due to new U.S. customs regulations, German mail will temporarily limit parcel deliveries to America, effective Saturday.

The German postal service plans to temporarily reduce the number of parcels and goods sent from Germany to the United States following a tightening of American customs duties. This move was announced by the DHL Group on Friday.

Beginning Saturday, Deutsche Post, Germany's national postal service, will "suspend" standard delivery services for parcels headed to the United States. This action primarily affects individuals and small businesses sending packages that weigh up to 31 kilograms.

Exceptions may apply for parcels declared as gifts or those valued under $100 (86 euros), as well as documents. However, DHL intends to intensify inspections to prevent any violations.

The Bonn-based company attributed this change to "new requirements imposed by U.S. authorities on mail shipments."

Lately, in late July, the U.S. administration expressed its intention to remove duty-free exemptions for small parcels arriving in America starting August 29th. Washington is set to impose a 15 percent duty on mail shipments valued up to 800 euros ($928.77), similar to other products coming from the European Union under a trade deal reached in late July.

DHL mentioned that "significant questions remain unanswered," especially concerning "how customs duties will be collected and who is responsible for them."

The express mail service remains available, allowing packages weighing up to 70 kilograms at significantly higher prices according to DHL.

Postal services in other European countries, including Belgium, Austria, and Denmark, have taken similar measures. In April earlier this year, DHL announced a temporary suspension of mail shipments exceeding 800 euros in value bound for the United States.