The U. S. Postal Service said Wednesday that it will continue to accept international mail and packages from China and Hong Kong, reversing a Tuesday announcement that it would halt the flow of inbound parcels from the areas.

Move followed US introduction of tariffs on Chinese imports and removal of long-standing duty-exemption rule, but is no longer in effect

The move will likely have an impact on e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu along with operators of drop shipping businesses.