Published by Cyril — August 29, 2025
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has announced that all international postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States will now attract a mandatory prepaid customs duty of $80 (about ₦122,400).
This was disclosed in Abuja on Friday by NIPOST’s Director of Corporate Communications, Ibrahim Musa, in a statement explaining the new directive.
According to NIPOST, the measure is in compliance with a new U.S. Executive Order suspending duty-free exemptions on global postal shipments.
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“Effective August 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 read.
The agency clarified that the fee must be paid at the point of acceptance in any postal outlet across Nigeria.
Wider Impact on Logistics
NIPOST emphasized that the new policy is not exclusive to Nigeria but applies to postal operators worldwide. It also warned that international cargo carriers have adopted stricter measures, which could result in delays in transit and processing times for U.S.-bound packages.
The statement added that the extra customs inspections at U.S. entry points would further impact delivery speed.
Customer Assurance
Despite the challenges, NIPOST reassured customers of its commitment to reliable service.
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- “We are actively engaging with international postal and customs bodies, including the Universal Postal Union and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to minimize disruptions,” Musa stated.
The agency, however, admitted that the $80 charge and potential delays mark a fundamental change in the cost and speed of sending parcels from Nigeria to the United States.
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