NIPOST Sets $80 Levy For US Shipments

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has announced that all international postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States will now require a compulsory prepaid customs duty of $80 (approximately N122,400).

NIPOST’s Director of Corporate Communications, Ibrahim Musa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.

The statement explained that the decision follows a new U.S. Executive Order which ends duty-free exemptions on global postal consignments.

“Effective Aug. 29, all non-document postal items—including parcels and packages—destined for the U.S. will attract the fixed charge of USD $80 or its Naira equivalent.

“While this fee is technically a customs duty imposed by the U.S. government, NIPOST is responsible for its collection,” the statement added.

“ This fee must be paid by the customer at the point of acceptance at any postal outlet in Nigeria.’’

NIPOST stated that the adjustment forms part of a wider U.S. policy affecting postal operators globally, not limited to Nigeria. It further cautioned that international cargo carriers have begun applying stricter measures, which could cause longer transit and processing periods.

The statement added that the policy would influence both logistics and delivery timelines.

“ This new charge and its associated delays mark a fundamental change in the cost and speed of sending parcels to the United States from Nigeria.
“ All U.S.-bound shipments will be subject to additional customs inspections upon arrival.’’

In response to the regulatory change, the agency assured customers that it was working closely with international postal and customs organisations to minimise potential disruptions and remained committed to providing dependable service.

“ NIPOST reassures its customers that it is actively engaging with international bodies, including the Universal Postal Union and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to minimise service disruptions,’’ he said.