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CBP kept the de minimis suspension in place and added a 10% import surcharge in February 2026
CBP announced that, starting February 24, 2026, all goods lost eligibility for duty-free de minimis treatment, regardless of country of origin, except for limited items like donations and personal baggage. CBP also announced a 10 percent import surcharge on most goods entered on or after that date. International mail shipments were to keep following existing duty collection processes, and other shipments that previously qualified for de minimis had to be filed as a regular ACE entry type.
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The 10 percent import surcharge described in this message applied only from February 24, 2026 to July 24, 2026 and has since ended. The de minimis suspension for all countries, including mail, remains in effect today, so we continue to file formal or informal entries for shipments that previously would have qualified for the de minimis exemption. If clients are unsure how this affects a specific shipment or entry, they should ask us to review it.
CBP added more parties certified to pay duty on international mail shipments
CBP announced updates to its list of parties certified to collect and pay duty on international mail shipments under Executive Order 14324, which ended duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries effective August 29, 2025. CBP said mail carriers or qualified third parties must pay duty on these shipments, following the process in earlier CSMS guidance that requires a CBP Form 5106 and a bond. CBP said it would keep posting updated lists of qualified parties on CBP.gov.
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This message concerns international mail carriers and third parties seeking CBP certification to pay duty on mail shipments, not entries Allied files directly. The de minimis suspension it references remains in effect for all countries, including mail, as of today. Clients who ship by international mail should confirm their carrier or designated party appears on CBP's current qualified party list, and can ask Allied to review how this affects their specific entries.
CBP updated the list of qualified parties that pay duty on international mail
On January 14, 2026, CBP announced that it had certified additional parties to collect and pay duty on international mail shipments under Executive Order 14324. The list was attached to the message, and CBP said it would post and update the list on CBP.gov. Parties seeking certification had to file a CBP Form 5106, obtain a bond and meet other requirements. Parties with a Form 5106 and active bond on file could email CBPDM@cbp.dhs.gov to request qualification.
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This message mattered to foreign postal operators and forwarders choosing who pays duty on mail shipments to the United States. De minimis remains suspended for all countries, including mail, so duty on mail still applies. The list of qualified parties may have changed since January, so check CBP.gov for the current list. Clients who want to act as a qualified party or need help with mail entries should ask Allied to review their situation.
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