According to CSMS 52834229, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced an adjustment of certain COBRA Customs user fees and limitations for the Fiscal Year 2023, required as of October 1, 2022.
A complete list of these fees and the methodology used in determining them can be found in the Federal Register 87 FR 46973 (published August 1, 2022). A few relevant examples are found below.
- Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) for Formal Entry (499): Minimum changed to $29.66, and the maximum to $575.35
- Informal Entry or Release; automated and not prepared by CBP (311a): Changed to $2.37
- Manual Entry or Release Surcharge (500): Changed to $3.56
- Dutiable Mail Fee (496): Changed to $6.52
These fees were adjusted by 18.629 percent to reflect increases in inflation. Please contact a Deringer Service Center or our Compliance Department if you have any questions.
