US Customs proposes low-value shipment rule change

US Customs proposes low-value shipment rule change

Ocean carriers face stricter manifest data rules and custom broker mandates on US imports

CBP Proposes New Rules for Low-Value Shipments; Comments Due Dec. 7

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes new rules for imports valued at $2,500 or less, including earlier electronic filing, a new entry process for eligible international mail shipments, additional shipment data, and bond requirements. The proposal would also expand CBP’s authority to require formal entry. Importers, brokers, and carriers can submit comments through December 7, 2026.