IEEPACBP guidanceUpdated Nov 20, 2025

CBP certifies additional qualified parties to pay duty on international mail under EO 14324

CBP CSMS # 66870289 announces that additional parties have been certified as qualified to collect and pay duty on international mail shipments under Executive Order 14324, which suspended de minimis duty-free treatment for all countries effective August 29, 2025. Duty on international mail must be paid by the international mail carrier or a qualified party acting in lieu of the carrier. The list of qualified parties is in an attachment and will be posted and updated on CBP.gov. Parties seeking certification must follow the process in CSMS # 66311990, including filing CBP Form 5106 and obtaining a bond.

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  1. CBP guidanceNov 20, 2025 · CBP CSMS · CSMS message
    UPDATE: Additional Parties Qualified for the Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments Pursuant to Executive Order 14324 “Suspending Duty
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