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Merchandise Processing Fee Price Adjustment Update

August 15, 2024

Dear Importer,

Recently the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a series of changes and adjustments to certain Customs user fees that is set to come into effect October 1st, 2024. 

This is a courtesy notice to inform you that the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) will be undergoing a few adjustments along with several other smaller related changes. 

Please see the CBP News Release for complete details.  Following is a recap of the primary changes:

  1. The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) ad valorem rate of 0.3464% will NOT change.
  1. The MPF minimum and maximum for formal entries (class code 499) will change.

                 a. The minimum will change from $31.67 to $32.71; and

                 b. The maximum will change from $614.35 to $634.62.

Several other minor fees will also increase, you are encouraged to read the full release for the complete details on these upcoming changes. 

Please reach out to your account manager with any questions you have about these new fees at any time by emailing ‍tcg@pcbusa.com or calling 360.332.8534.