Banned De Minimis Duty Free $800 Shipment Substitute under Informal Entry of Postal Shipment Procedure Date Extended to 20 Jun 2027 from 20 Oct 2026

[ABS News Service/15.10.2026]

Customs and Border Protection announced yesterday it is extending the compliance date for new informal entry procedures for international mail from October 22 to January 20, 2027.

The 90-day extension will provide importers, brokers and logistics providers additional time to update their processes while helping avoid disruptions to certain international postal shipments destined for the United States, CBP said.

The new procedures replace the repeal of the de minimis exemption for shipments under $800. Instead, all international postal shipments that are subject to Section 201, 232, or 301 tariffs or are the jurisdiction of a Partner Government Agency will be required to be filed electronically in the Automated Commercial Environment through the new Entry Type 13 process for purposes of informal entry.

More Time to Comply

To allow more time for filers to adjust to the new electronic requirements for informal entry, CBP is extending the timeline for mandatory use of Entry Type 13 for these shipments to January 20, 2027. Beginning on that date, CBP will require the use of the new Entry Type 13 process for the informal entry of international postal shipments subject to Section 201, 232 or 301 duties or the jurisdiction of a PGA.

“CBP is focused on securing our borders and using advance data to identify threats in international mail before they reach American communities,” said CBP Office of Trade Executive Assistant Commissioner Susan Thomas. “These requirements will close gaps that have been exploited by criminals to smuggle contraband sent through international mail.”

While the mandatory implementation date is being extended, CBP said it is encouraging filers to begin using the optional Entry Type 13 process for the informal entry of international mail shipments during this transition period to ensure readiness in advance of the new mandatory deadline. CBP will continue providing guidance, resources, and direct support to help the trade community prepare for and comply with the new international mail entry requirements.