Nigerians will now be required to pay $80 or the equivalent of naira for each package sent to the US, according to the NIPSOST on Friday.
NIPOST announced the change would start taking effect on August 29, 2025, but it also disclosed that all letters and other documents would not be subject to the requisite prepaid customs fee.
It explained that the development came after a US Executive Order that suspended de minimis deferrals for all international postal shipments.
All postal products to the United States, aside from letters and documents, will now be subject to a prepaid customs duty of USD $80 (or its naira equivalent) at the point of acceptance in Nigeria, according to the organization.
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According to the statement, “Global logistics operations are also being impacted as airlines and cargo carriers handle shipments headed to the US with more care.” This could cause delays in delivery by potentially extending both transit and processing times. Customs checks are also required for all US-bound shipments at the destination.
The circular read partially as NIPOST “is actively working with the Universal Postal Union (UPU), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and our airline partners to minimize service disruptions and safeguard customer experience.”
Source: Channels TV
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