Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments and New Postal Informal Entry Process; Delayed Compliance Extension
Rule CBP
Abstract (official)
This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will extend the compliance date for the regulatory provisions mandating the formal entry of merchandise arriving through the international postal network that is subject to partner government agency requirements, subject to duties under Chapter 98 or Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), or for which duty-free treatment is claimed under Chapter 98 of the HTSUS or pursuant to a Free Trade Agreement, which were published in the Federal Register on June 24, 2026. We believe the public will benefit from more time to prepare for compliance with these changes.
HS codes referenced
- 98 (chapter)
- 99 (chapter)
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments and New Postal Informal Entry Process; Delayed Compliance Extension” require from importers?
Federal Register notice 2026-21600 (published 22 Oct 2026) is summarized by its official abstract: “This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will extend the compliance date for the regulatory provisions mandating the formal entry of merchandise arriving through the international postal network that is subject to partner government agency requirements, subject to duties under Chapter 98 or Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the…” Importers covered by this action should treat the full Federal Register text as authoritative before making entry or pricing decisions.
Who issued notice 2026-21600 and why does it matter?
It was issued by CBP and classified as a rule. ExportSonar tracks it because notices in this feed drive US tariff, customs-duty and trade-remedy procedure changes that alter landed-cost math.
Where can I verify notice 2026-21600?
The authoritative text is the Federal Register document itself; this ExportSonar page mirrors metadata only (retrieved 25 Oct 2026, 02:44 UTC). When the two differ, the Federal Register record wins — follow the Source link just below this section.
Source:
Federal Register — 2026-21600 · metadata retrieved .
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