The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has said that starting from August 29, 2025, people sending parcels to the United States will have to pay a customs duty of $80 (or the Naira equivalent) before their items are accepted.
This fee does not apply to letters or documents. Only parcels and other items will be affected.
NIPOST explained in a statement on Friday that the new charge is because of a new U.S. government policy. The policy removes duty-free treatment for all countries under an executive order related to international trade laws.
According to NIPOST, this new rule affects all countries, not just Nigeria. Every postal service sending items to the U.S. must follow the same rule.
The postal agency also said that the policy may cause delays. Airlines and cargo companies are now more careful with U.S.-bound items, and this might slow down delivery.
In addition, all parcels entering the U.S. will now go through customs checks. This may also delay the arrival of items.
To reduce the impact of this change, NIPOST said it is working with international partners. These include the Universal Postal Union (UPU), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and airline companies.
NIPOST promised Nigerians that it will continue to provide good service.
“We want to assure our customers that NIPOST is still committed to safe, reliable, and efficient postal services, even with this new rule,” the statement said.
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