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09/05/2025 - Washington — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds today issued an update on the suspension of certain outbound airmail services from the CNMI to the U.S. mainland.
“Over the past several days I have been in contact with the U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and senior officials at the White House regarding the suspension of airmail package deliveries from the Marianas. On Wednesday, I met directly with White House officials, who briefed me on the complications caused by Executive Order 14324 and its interaction with the territories’ unique status outside the U.S. customs territory.
The White House made clear that the intent of this executive order was not to interrupt mail services from the CNMI. Rather, this is a result of unforeseen challenges in implementing a global suspension of the de minimis exception for low-value imports and in reconciling that policy with the Covenant and laws governing the territories. They assured me that USPS and CBP are working together urgently to resolve this matter.
This suspension appears to be an issue only impacting the airmail delivery services for Guam and the CNMI. While the immediate priority is restoring regular service, I am also working to ensure that, once operations resume, the treatment of shipments of all kinds from the CNMI is consistent with both the benefits and the obligations provided to the Commonwealth under the Covenant.
This is a complex global policy with many moving parts, but it is equally important that implementation respects the legal framework of the territories and does not create unnecessary hardship for our families and businesses. Reliable mail service is essential in the Marianas, not optional, and my office will continue to press federal agencies until this suspension is lifted and proper guidance is issued.” (PRESS RELEASE)
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