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CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT’S OFFICE RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRIVATE DELIVERY PACKAGE DELAYS IN TERRITORY
U.S. Virgin Islands,
May 23, 2025
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 23, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT’S OFFICE RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRIVATE DELIVERY PACKAGE DELAYS IN TERRITORY U.S. Virgin Islands —The Congresswoman’s office received word of numerous complaints regarding private delivery package service delays in the territory, particularly St. John, and met with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officers this week. CBP officials shared that the delays are not related to recently imposed tariffs by the Trump administration, customs taxing or new processing procedures, but related to findings produced by an audit initiated by CBP. This now requires incoming shipments to be cleared by CBP prior to delivery. The audit found companies like DHL UPS and FedEx had not been clearing their entire shipments. Please reach out to our office if you need additional information: St. Croix Office ### |