The designated operator of Germany, Deutsche Post AG, wishes to inform the designated operators of other Union member countries that, in light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order dated 30 July 2025, it will no longer accept open or closed transit items containing goods destined for the United States of America. This measure will take effect on 20 August 2025, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations. Any transit or misrouted items containing goods that are destined for the United States and arrive at Deutsche Post’s international mail processing centres (IMPCs) will be returned to origin.