Customs User Fees to Increase
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has adjusted the following customs user fees for fiscal year 2026, which will be required as of Oct. 1, 2025.
– customs broker permit: $185.38 (up from $180.57)
– express consignment carrier/centralized hub facility, per individual waybill/bill of lading: minimum $0.47 (up from $0.46) and maximum $1.34 (up from $1.31)
– merchandise processing: minimum $33.58 (up from $32.71) and maximum $651.50 (up from $634.62)
– surcharge for manual entry or release: $4.03 (up from $3.93)
– informal entry or release not prepared by CBP personnel: $2.69 automated (up from $2.62) and $8.06 manual (up from $7.85)
– informal entry or release prepared by CBP personnel: $12.09 (up from $11.78)
– commercial vessel arrival: $587.03 per arrival (up from $571.81) and $7,999.40 annual cap (up from $7,792.05)
– barge and other bulk carrier arrival: $147.76 per arrival (up from $143.93) and $2,014.96 annual cap (up from $1,962.73)
– commercial truck arrival: $7.35 per arrival (up from $7.20) and $134.33 annual cap (up from $130.85)
– rail car arrival: $11.08 per arrival (up from $10.80) and $134.33 annual cap (up from $130.85)
– dutiable mail: $7.39 (down from $7.50)
– commercial vessel or aircraft passenger arrival: $7.39 (up from $7.20)