Del. James Moylan is monitoring mail between Guam and the U.S. mainland after President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending a rule that allows packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. without duties or extra customs paperwork.
The executive order targeting de minimis shipments, signed in July and effective Aug. 29, was meant to crack down on the transport of narcotics and illegal goods.
According to Moylan, all types of U.S. mail continue to arrive on Guam from the mainland, and letters and flats are still being sent from Guam to the mainland.
Some outgoing packages containing goods remain on hold while the postal service and Customs finalize compliance procedures.
In an announcement on its website, Customs and Border Protection explained the reason for the executive order.
“This decisive action shuts down a pathway long exploited by criminals to move fentanyl, counterfeit goods, and unvetted imports into the United States without duties,” the agency stated.
Customs noted de minimis shipments increased from 134 million in 2015 to 1.36 billion in 2024 — more than 4 million packages every day.
“Our office is tracking this issue closely and in regular contact with USPS and federal partners,” Moylan said. “Mail services remain stable, and most day-to-day delivery continues as usual. We are making sure Guam’s needs are fully considered as agencies work through this process.”
Moylan emphasized that timely mail delivery is critical for veterans, families and businesses, and pledged to share updates with the community as soon as new information is available.