CSMS #69183472 · Updated Global Guidance for International Mail

Brief takeaway: The notice describes an end to duty-free treatment for low-value mail shipments and a new postal informal entry process that importers of mailed goods may need to follow.

What changed: According to the notice, CBP announced on June 24, 2026 the indefinite suspension of the de minimis administrative exemption under 19 U.S.C. § 1321(a)(2)(C) for imports valued at $800 or less arriving through the international postal network. The notice states that, effective July 24, 2026, such merchandise must be entered under a new postal informal entry process, which it says generally applies to merchandise valued at $2,500 or less that is eligible for informal entry and imported by mail.

Who's affected: The notice names merchandise entering the United States via international mail, and cites products of all countries as no longer eligible for the de minimis exemption since Executive Order 14324 (July 30, 2025). It does not specify particular HTS chapters or codes.

What to review:
- Review whether goods you import arrive through the international postal network and may fall under the new postal informal entry process.
- Confirm with your broker the information, bond, and payment requirements referenced in the notice.
- Check the July 24, 2026 effective date and any deadlines against your shipments.
- Review the referenced Federal Register notice and CBP guidance documents for details.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.