The Digest:
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has announced a new $80 prepaid customs duty for every package sent to the US. This new fee, which can be seen as the Cost of Connection, is a result of a recent US Executive Order that impacts all postal shipments worldwide.
Key Points:
- NIPOST announced a new $80 duty on packages to the US.
- The fee takes effect on August 29, 2025.
- It applies to all postal shipments except letters and documents.
- The duty is a result of a new US Executive Order.
- This order suspends customs exemptions for postal shipments worldwide.
- The new rule may cause delivery delays for US-bound packages.
- NIPOST is engaging with partners to minimize service disruptions.
The new Cost of Connection for US-bound packages is a significant financial burden for Nigerians, demonstrating how international regulations can directly impact local economies.
Sources: Channels Television, NIPOST
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