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Nigerians will now pay $80 or its naira equivalent for every package sent to the US, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) said on Friday, News360 Nigeria reports.

NIPOST, in a circular, said the move would take effect from August 29, 2025 but disclosed that letters and documents would be exempted from the mandatory prepaid customs fee.

It explained that the development followed a US Executive Order which suspended de minimis exemptions for all postal shipments worldwide.

The agency said, “With effect from August 29, 2025, and in compliance with the Executive Order, all postal items to the United States, except for letters and documents, will now attract a prepaid customs duty of USD $80 (or its naira equivalent) at the point of acceptance in Nigeria”.

It stated, “Global logistics operations are also being affected, as airline and cargo carriers adopt more cautious measures in handling US-bound shipments. This may extend both transit and processing times, potentially resulting in delivery delays. All US-bound shipments will additionally undergo Customs checks at the destination.

“NIPOST is actively engaging with the Universal Postal Union (UPU), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and our airline partners to minimise service disruptions and safeguard customer experience,” the circular read partly.

“We reassure our customers that NIPOST remains committed to providing safe, reliable,and efficient postal and courier services despite this global regulatory

nothingspoil70:
Before you start blaming Tinubu and start wailing about how this administration is killing you again,I urge you to read the post very well. This was made necessary as a result of duties imposed by Trump in America

adioolayi:
"It explained that the development followed a US Executive Order which suspended de minimis exemptions for all postal shipments worldwide."
Make una read well o...before you go start shouting Tinubu....this one na Trump's effects

adioolayi:
"It explained that the development followed a US Executive Order which suspended de minimis exemptions for all postal shipments worldwide."


Make una read well o...before you go start shouting Tinubu....this one na Trump's effects

vankaid:
It's a stupid and wicked policy at the same time.


If you are retaliating, you should make it difficult for Americans or people in America to send to Nigeria and NOT the other way round.

jmoore:
Nigerians should try DHL first to see if the policy has been implemented. Because I don't trust NIPOST. They fit corner the $80 for themselves.

nothingspoil70:
Before you start blaming Tinubu and start wailing about how this administration is killing you again,I urge you to read the post very well. This was made necessary as a result of duties imposed by Trump in America

sharminator5:
I taught naira was the only currency we use in this our country called Nigeria

jideflash:
This is just rubbish by the US govt once again. Na wa o. So I can't send my bushmeat antelope and grasscutter, my customers go hear am.

Tohsynetita1:
It will be paid by receiver of the goods eventually.
The seller just need to add it to it.
They think say na them only can do crazy things.
Them go learn

kaludestiny10:
This Tinubu government is hell bent on sucking Nigerians dry. A government that has no empathy for the ordinary citizens is an evil government.

Tayorshd87:
U go school at all 😔

This is trump policy and not Nigeria mumu