U.S. Customs increase Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF)
(Toronto, November 1, 2011)… All non-NAFTA imports into the U.S. are subject to a Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) payable to U.S. Customs – this fee was rated at 0.21% of the value of the imported goods (Min. $25 USD, Max. $485 USD per transaction). For the period of October 1, 2011 – June 30, 2021 this fee will increase from 0.21% to 0.3464%. The same minimum and maximum fees per transaction are applicable.
Once the increased fee has been updated in U.S. Customs' system they will generate retroactive invoices for the difference between 0.21% and 0.3464% – any amounts of less than $20.00 USD per transaction will be disregarded. Should you receive any invoices directly from U.S. Customs for transactions cleared by our company, please notify our office so we may arrange for payment to Customs on your behalf.
For more information please contact Peter Imbriano, General Manager – Federated International at 716-882-4100.
