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NIPOST Announces $80 Customs Charge (or Naira Equivalent) for U.S.-Bound Shipments, Effective August 29, 2025”

From today, August 29, 2025, Nigerians looking to ship parcels to the United States should take note: the U.S. has ended its duty-free exemption on low‑value international packages, replacing it with a flat customs charge of between $80 and $200 per item depending on origin and package type

In practical terms, this means that most small shipments, including those previously exempt under the $800 de minimis threshold, will now attract a minimum $80 levy—or its equivalent in naira—collectible by NIPOST at delivery.
This policy shift springs from U.S. efforts to close loopholes that previously allowed low‑value items to dodge tariffs and to enhance anti‑smuggling measures, particularly targeting narcotics and other prohibited goods

Under the new framework, parcels entering the U.S. face either the standard country-of-origin tariff or this strict $80–$200 special duty, unless they qualify as personal gifts or have other specific exemptions

The outcome is a sharper cost hike for individual senders and small businesses. Many are anticipating higher prices, shipment delays, and greater confusion, as postal operators scramble to adapt to the new customs processing expectations and duties collection procedures

For Nigerians using NIPOST’s EMS or other international services, this means that on presentation of the customs Delivery Note, the specified amount—now starting at $80 in USD or its naira equivalent—must be paid before the parcel can be released

In summary, as of today, all shipments from Nigeria to the U.S., previously riding under the de minimis threshold, will be subject to this additional $80 customs fee—a development that may reshape cross-border commerce and personal shipping habits alike.

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