Saturday, August 30, 2025 - The Nigerian Postal Service has announced that, effective August 29, 2025, all postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States would attract a mandatory prepaid customs duty of $80 or its naira equivalent.
But the new duty excludes letters and documents.
In a public notice on Friday, NIPOST explained that the new
charges follow a recent Executive Order by the US Government suspending de
minimis exemptions for postal shipments worldwide.
The directive was issued under the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act/ 0:00
“The Nigerian Postal Service wishes to inform our esteemed
customers of a recent policy change by the Government of the United States of
America, enacted through the Executive Order on ‘Suspending Duty-Free De
Minimis Treatment for All Countries,’” the notice stated.
The agency noted that the measure applied to all postal
operators globally, not just Nigeria.
NIPOST warned that the change could affect Nigerians sending
parcels to family, friends, or business partners in the U.S.
The agency said airlines and cargo carriers were already
adopting stricter handling protocols, which might extend transit and processing
times, possibly causing delivery delays.
Saturday PUNCH gathered that additional Customs
checks on arrival in the US could further increase waiting times for
recipients.
The postal service assured customers it is working with the
Universal Postal Union, US Customs and Border Protection, and airline partners
to minimise disruptions and maintain service quality.
“We reassure our customers that NIPOST remains committed to
providing safe, reliable, and efficient postal and courier services despite
this global regulatory adjustment,” the notice added.
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