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CBP Update Guidance: Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments pursuant to De Minimis Duty-Free Suspension

08/25/2025 | Dominion Customs Consultants Inc |

This article contains a summary, with downloadable reference material, of three U.S. Customs Border Protection guidance publications,.

  • CSMS # 65934463 – GUIDANCE: Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments pursuant to Executive Order 14324 โ€œSuspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countriesโ€
  • CSMS # 65990231 – Parties Qualified for the Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments pursuant to Executive Order 14324 โ€œSuspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
  • CSMS # 66002708 – Updated De Minimis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

To review the complete document, please click on the following links:

CSMS # 65934463 – GUIDANCE: Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments pursuant to Executive Order 14324 โ€œSuspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countriesโ€

CSMS # 65990231 – Parties Qualified for the Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments pursuant to Executive Order 14324 โ€œSuspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

CSMS # 66002708 – Updated De Minimis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

CSMS # 65934463 – GUIDANCE: Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments pursuant to Executive Order 14324 โ€œSuspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countriesโ€

Key Changes Taking Effect August 29, 2025

  • Major Policy Shift: Executive Order 14324, signed July 30, 2025, eliminates duty-free de minimis treatment for shipments entering the United States from all countries
  • What This Means: Small-value packages that previously entered the U.S. without customs duties will now be subject to full customs processing and potential fees
  • Legal Foundation: The suspension removes benefits under 19 U.S.C. ยง 1321(a)(2)(C), affecting millions of international shipments annually
  • Broad Coverage: The new rules apply to:
    • All international shipments not covered by specific exemptions (50 U.S.C. ยง 1702(b))
    • International mail packages
    • Commercial shipments from all countries worldwide

Impact on Consumers and Businesses

  • Higher Costs: Consumers purchasing items from international retailers may face additional customs duties and processing fees
  • Longer Processing Times: Packages that previously cleared customs quickly will now require detailed inspection and documentation
  • No Country Exceptions: Unlike previous policies that might exempt certain trading partners, this order applies universally to all nations

Industry Compliance Requirements

  • Transportation Carriers: Must follow new detailed guidance for handling international mail and shipments
  • Qualified Parties: Specific instructions provided for compliance with updated customs procedures
  • Documentation: Enhanced paperwork and tracking requirements for all affected shipments

Timeline and Implementation

  • Effective Date: August 29, 2025 – exactly one month after the executive order signing
  • Immediate Impact: All shipments arriving after this date will be subject to the new rules
  • Guidance Available: Detailed compliance instructions have been distributed to relevant industry stakeholders

Reference Material

IMD Duty Worksheet – August 2025 ReleaseDownload
Global Guidance for International Mail – 8.15.25Download

CSMS # 65990231 – Parties Qualified for the Payment of Duty on International Mail Shipments pursuant to Executive Order 14324 โ€œSuspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

Executive Order 14324 brings significant changes to international shipping and mail processing, effective August 29, 2025. Here’s what you need to know:

Major Policy Change

  • Duty-free de minimis treatment suspended for all international shipments entering the United States
  • Previously, small-value packages could enter without paying customs duties
  • All international mail shipments now subject to duty payments, regardless of value

Who Pays the Duties

  • International mail carriers must collect and pay duties on shipments
  • Certified third parties can act on behalf of carriers to handle duty payments
  • Individual recipients cannot directly pay these duties themselves

Certified Party Requirements

  • Only CBP-approved parties can collect and pay duties for international mail
  • Current certified parties listed through CSMS #65934463
  • Updated list of qualified parties will be posted on CBP.gov
  • No unauthorized parties can handle duty payments under this new system

Becoming a Qualified Party

  • Submit CBP Form 5106 to Customs and Border Protection
  • Obtain required surety bond for financial guarantee
  • Follow specific certification process outlined in CBP guidance
  • Existing parties with active forms and bonds can email CBPDM@cbp.dhs.gov

What This Means for You

  • Higher shipping costs likely for international packages and mail
  • Longer processing times as carriers navigate new duty payment requirements
  • Increased transparency in customs duty collection for all international shipments
  • Enhanced revenue collection for U.S. government from previously duty-free items

CSMS # 66002708 – Updated De Minimis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Updated de minimis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been posted to CBP.gov website at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/e-commerce/faqs.

This site will continue to be updated with additional FAQs in the future.

Should you or your organization have any questions,

please do not hesitate to contact your Dominion Customs Consultants representative,

or feel free to reach us here

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