The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has announced that, effective August 29, 2025, all parcels and items sent to the United States—except letters and documents—will attract a prepaid customs duty of $80 (or its Naira equivalent) at the point of acceptance in Nigeria.
In a statement on Friday, NIPOST said the new charges follow a 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 (IEEPA).
The agency explained that the Executive Order applies to all postal operators worldwide, affecting postal inflows into the U.S. from every country, not just Nigeria.
NIPOST warned that the new rule could disrupt global logistics. “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 statement said.
Additionally, all U.S.-bound shipments will now undergo customs checks at the destination, which could further prolong delivery timelines.
To mitigate the impact, NIPOST said it is in talks with international partners, including the Universal Postal Union (UPU), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and airline partners, to minimise service disruptions.
The management reassured Nigerians of its commitment to quality service delivery despite the new restrictions.
“NIPOST remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient postal and courier services despite this global regulatory adjustment,” the statement concluded.
