India’s Department of Posts said it will stop accepting most postal items bound for the United States from 25 August, citing changes in U.S. customs procedures that complicate the handling of low-value shipments. Only letters, documents and gift parcels worth up to $100 will continue to be processed. The move follows Washington’s decision to scrap its $800 duty-free allowance for international parcels, a change that has prompted air carriers and postal operators worldwide to reassess their services. Industry groups warn that the new rules could disrupt cross-border e-commerce by subjecting millions of previously exempt packages to tariffs and additional paperwork.