The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has announced that, effective from August 29, 2025, all parcels and items sent to the United States, except for letters and documents, will now attract a prepaid customs duty of $80 (or its Naira equivalent) at the point of acceptance in Nigeria.

In a statement signed on Friday by its management, NIPOST 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 (IEEPA).

According to the agency, 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.

NIPOST further disclosed that the new rule is expected to have ripple effects on 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 management said.

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.

To cushion the impact, NIPOST said it is already in discussions with international partners.

“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.

The management reassured Nigerians of its commitment to quality service delivery despite the new restrictions.

“We reassure our customers that NIPOST remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient postal and courier services despite this global regulatory adjustment,” the management concluded.