US Delays Small Imports Rule that Raised Alarm over Prescription Drug Costs

US delays small imports rule that raised alarm over prescription drug costs

By Kamal Choudhury Oct 15 (Reuters) - The US government has delayed by 90 days implementation of new customs requirements for small international mail shipments, a move that should forestall higher prices for imported prescription drugs and other produ...

CBP Delays Implementation Date of De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments

On October 14, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the extension of the compliance date for new informal entry procedures for international mail from October 22, 2026, to January 20, 2027. In a press release, CBP states that the 90-day extension “provides importers, brokers, and logistics providers additional time to update their processes while helping avoid disruptions to certain international postal shipments destined for…

CBP changes it's mind on PGA data

CBP has announced that the compliance date for new informal entries has been extended by 90 days, to 20th January 2027. The full release is below International Mail Entry Type 13 mandatory implementation date extended to Jan. 20, 2027 Release Date Wed, 10/14/2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announces the extension of the […]