U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced an extension regarding formal customs entry requirements for certain merchandise arriving in the United States through the international postal network.
CBP has extended the compliance date until January 20, 2027, for regulatory provisions affecting certain postal shipments involving:
- Merchandise subject to Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements.
- Merchandise subject to duties under Chapter 98 or Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
- Merchandise claiming duty-free treatment under Chapter 98 of the HTSUS or pursuant to a Free Trade Agreement.
The extension is intended to provide additional time for affected parties to prepare for the new requirements.
Please note that this extension applies to the specified formal-entry requirements and does not constitute a blanket exemption from other U.S. customs requirements.
For further details, please consult the official regulatory reference: 19 CFR 145.12 – International Mail Shipments.
