August 29, 2025
The Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, has announced that effective August 29, 2025, all parcels and items sent to the United States, except for letters and documents, will henceforth attract a prepaid customs duty of $80 (or its Naira equivalent) at the point of acceptance in Nigeria
NIPOST, on Friday in a statement signed by it management, explained that the new charges stem from a recent policy change by the U.S. Government under the Executive Order on “Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries” pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The agency, said the US Executive Order applies to all postal operators and designated postal administrations worldwide, and the payment of the additional duty affects all global postal inflows into the United States, not just those from Nigeria.
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NIPOST has however explained that the new rule is expected to have ripple effects on global logistics.
The management said, “Airline and cargo carriers (are) adopting more cautious measures in handling U.S.-bound shipments. This may extend both transit and processing times, potentially resulting in delivery delays,”
The postal service added that all U.S.-bound shipments will additionally undergo Customs checks at the destination, a measure that could further prolong delivery timelines.
NIPOST said it is already in discussions with international partners with a view to cushioning the impact.
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“NIPOST is actively engaging with the Universal Postal Union (UPU), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and our airline partners to minimise service disruptions and safeguard customer experience,” the statement noted.
Despite the new restrictions, the management reassured Nigerians of its commitment to quality service delivery
“We reassure our customers that NIPOST remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient postal and courier services despite this global regulatory adjustment.”
