Nigerians sending parcels to the United States of America will now be required to pay a compulsory customs duty of $80 (or its equivalent in naira), the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) confirmed on Friday. The new charges became effective on August 29, 2025.
According to NIPOST, the decision follows a recent Executive Order signed by the U.S. Government that suspended de minimis exemptions for all global postal shipments. The measure falls under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
NIPOST Clarifies New Shipping Policy
“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 clarified in its notice.
Frontpagenews.ng reports that the new regulation will significantly impact Nigerians sending goods, whether for family support or business purposes.
Longer Shipping Times Expected
The postal service also revealed that airlines and logistics carriers are adjusting their operations, which may cause shipment delays. U.S.-bound packages will undergo additional Customs inspections, likely extending delivery timelines.
“Global logistics operations are also being affected, as airlines and cargo carriers adopt more cautious measures in handling U.S.-bound shipments,” the statement said.
Why the U.S. Government Took Action
Washington’s move comes amid concerns that low-value shipments were being used to avoid tariffs and smuggle restricted substances into the U.S. Trump’s administration emphasized that closing this “loophole” would strengthen Customs enforcement and increase tariff revenue.
Postal services in France, Germany, Italy, India, Australia, and Japan have also begun adjusting their policies in response to the U.S. directive.
