According to CSMS # 61572319, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) effective October 1, 2024. One of the adjected fees will be the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF). Please see how MPF will change come October 1st below.
1. The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) ad valorem rate of 0.3464% will NOT change.
2. The MPF minimum and maximum for formal entries (class code 499) will change.
The minimum will change from $31.67 to $32.71; and
The maximum will change from $614.35 to $634.62.
Please reach out to your Westar representative with any questions pertaining to this adjustment.