WILLEMSTAD – Cpost International has signed a cooperation agreement with U.S.-based technology company Zonos, paving the way for the resumption of postal services between Curaçao and the United States. Services had previously been suspended due to tightened U.S. import regulations. Cpost described the agreement as a historic step.

Mail flows to the U.S. came to a halt after Washington abolished the so-called de minimis rule, which had exempted goods valued up to $800 from import duties. Without this exemption, all duties and taxes must now be prepaid before shipment.

Through its partnership with Zonos, Cpost will now be able to collect and remit these charges in advance, in line with requirements from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This solution will allow postal services to the U.S. to restart in the near future.

The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Dubai during the 28th Universal Postal Congress, organized by the Universal Postal Union (UPU).

Cpost CEO Jervhes Josephia hailed the deal as a milestone for Curaçao:

“By signing this agreement, we are positioning Curaçao as a regional pioneer in postal transformation. Our focus remains on innovation, reliability, and continuity. Thanks to Zonos, we can comply with the new U.S. regulations and guarantee our customers a modern and efficient postal service.”

In addition to the partnership with Zonos, Cpost must also finalize an agreement with American Airlines. This will ensure that all taxes are properly settled with CBP, ultimately enabling the full resumption of postal transport of goods to the U.S.

The collaboration means that individuals, local businesses, and international customers will soon once again be able to send mail and packages from Curaçao to the United States. Cpost has announced that it will formally communicate the restart of these services in the coming weeks.