The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says all postal items sent to the United States, except letters and documents, will now attract a customs duty of $80 at the point of acceptance in Nigeria.
NIPOST, in a notice to customers on Friday, said the change
follows the executive order by United States President Donald Trump, suspending
the duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries under the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
“This 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,” the statement reads.
“With effect from 29th August 2025, and in compliance with
the executive order, all postal items to the United States, except for letters
and documents, will now attract a prepaid customs duty of USD $80 (or its Naira
equivalent) at the point of acceptance in Nigeria.”
NIPOST added that global logistics operations have also been
disrupted as airline and cargo carriers adopt more cautious measures in
handling U.S.-bound shipments.
This, the agency warned, could extend transit and processing
times, potentially causing delivery delays.
“All U.S.-bound shipments will additionally undergo Customs
checks at the destination,” the service said.
“NIPOST is actively engaging with the Universal Postal Union
(UPU), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and our airline partners to
minimize service disruptions and safeguard customer experience.”
NIPOST assured its customers of its continued commitment to
providing safe, reliable, and efficient postal and courier services despite the
new global regulatory changes.
According to Reuters, DHL Group has introduced what it
described as “probably temporary” restrictions on business shipments to the
U.S. through Deutsche Post and DHL Parcel Germany, citing uncertainties over
customs duty collection and data requirements.
The company said its premium DHL Express service remains
operational, and it plans to restore standard postal shipments as soon as
possible.
The publication said the US government described the
exemption as a loophole for tariff evasion and drug trafficking.
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