Federal Register #USCBP-2026-0761

CBP Suspends De Minimis Exemption for International Mail Shipments and Establishes New Entry Process

This announcement details a regulatory change by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) affecting international mail shipments: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action - Key Regulatory Changes: - Indefinite suspension of the de minimis exemption for imports valued at $800 or less arriving via international mail - Such shipments will no longer be duty-free when entering the U.S. postal network - Establishment of a new postal informal entry process for certain mail shipments - Exclusion of goods subject to specific duties or trade actions from the new process - New data and process requirements for eligible mail shipments - Notable Requirements: - Aimed at protecting revenue, preventing unlawful imports (including illicit drugs), and ensuring compliance with customs and trade laws - Addresses intellectual property rights and consumer protection concerns - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory update only

Description

This document amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations to indefinitely suspend the de minimis administrative exemption for imports valued at $800 or less arriving through the international postal network. It establishes a new postal informal entry process for certain merchandise entering the United States via mail. The rule aims to protect revenue, prevent unlawful importations, and ensure compliance with customs and trade laws. Comments on the interim final rule are requested by July 24, 2026.

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