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Customs User Fee Changes Effective October 1, 2024

July 30, 2024

As of October 1, 2024, several customs user fees will be updated according to the General Notice (89 FR 59126) published on July 22, 2024, in compliance with the FAST Act. Key changes include:

1. Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF):
   - Ad valorem rate remains at 0.3464%.
   - Minimum fee rises from $31.67 to $32.71.
   - Maximum fee increases from $614.35 to $634.62.

2. Surcharge for Manual, Formal Entry/Release: $3.93.

3. Fee for Informal Entry/Release (automated): $2.62.

4. Express Consignment Carrier/Centralized Hub Facility Fee: $1.31 per individual waybill/bill of lading.

5. Passenger Arrival Fees:
   - Commercial Vessel or Aircraft: $7.20 per passenger.
   - Passenger Arrival from Exempt Areas: $2.53 per passenger.

6. Commercial Truck Arrival Fee: $7.20 (note: the total Single Crossing Fee including USDA’s $12.40 AQI fee is $19.60; after 18 crossings, only the $12.40 AQI fee is required).

7. Dutiable Mail Fee: $7.20.

For the complete list of fee changes, refer to the General Notice