CSMS # 66311990 - UPDATED GUIDANCE: Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments pursuant to Executive Order 14324 “Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries”

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CSMS # 66311990 - UPDATED GUIDANCE: Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments pursuant to Executive Order 14324 “Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries”

Pursuant to the EO 14324 of July 30, 2025, (“Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries”), effective August 29, 2025, de minimis duty-free treatment under 19 U.S.C. § 1321(a)(2)(C) will no longer be available for shipments entering into the United States not covered by 50 U.S.C. § 1702(b), including those entering through international mail.

This updated guidance provides detailed instructions for transportation carriers and qualified parties on how to comply with the requirements for international mail, addresses liability for non-compliant shipments, and details the review and approval process for those applying to act as a Qualified Party for the transmission of international postal data and payment of duties.

Any questions regarding this guidance can be sent to: CBPDM@cbp.dhs.gov.

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