Effective August 29th, de minimis was eliminated for all shipments imported into the U.S. regardless of origin country or shipment value. All shipments need to go through U.S. Custom Border Protection (CBP) and could be subject to duties, taxes and brokerage fees. Typically, these costs are the responsibility of the person receiving the shipment. UPS is here to help you understand the impacts and costs of these changes.

Tariff Impacts

Get the latest tariff updates as well as resources to help you navigate these changes and streamline global shipping.

Tariff Resource Guide

Import Fees Explained

Recent changes in U.S. import policy may impact your international shipments. Learn how this may impact your shipments.

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Understanding Customs

We’ve outlined some helpful information about the customs process, along with tips to help you avoid potential holds or delays.

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How UPS Can Help You Navigate Tariffs

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Important Updates

Updated Tariff and Rate and Service Guides

The UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service and the UPS Rate and Service Guides have been updated effective October 1, 2025.

The updated UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service can be found here:

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Shipping Costs and Rates

U.S. Export and Import Paper Commercial Invoice Services Surcharge

Effective September 21, 2025, UPS is making the following changes to U.S. Export and Import Paper Commercial Invoice Services.

A fee of $25.00 per shipment will be applied to the shipper when the commercial invoice is not provided by the shipper in digital form using UPS Paperless® Invoice services prior to the processing of the commercial invoice by UPS.

Surge Fee Announced

Surge Fees will apply to certain shipments effective September 28, 2025.

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Demand Surcharge Update

Updated Demand Surcharge information is now available for review, including Demand Surcharge rates for certain domestic shipments effective September 28, 2025.

Read more on applicable Demand Surcharges

Updates Impacting U.S. Imports
Effective, August 29, 2025, UPS is revising the Entry Preparation Charge for certain UPS® Standard from Canada shipments. Effective September 8, 2025, An International Processing Fee will apply to certain U.S. import shipments. For more information, see ups.com/rates.
Implementation of International Processing Fee
Effective September 8, 2025, an International Processing will apply to U.S. import shipments. For more information, see ups.com/rates.
Domestic Large Package Surcharge and Additional Handling Charge
Changes to the definition of Domestic Large Package Surcharge and Additional Handling Charge that were previously scheduled for August 17, 2025 have been delayed until on or after December 22, 2025.  The previously announced change in the way UPS determines package dimensions for the purpose of assessing charges remains scheduled for August 18, 2025, and all other previously announced updates remain scheduled as described on ups.com and ups.com/rates.  For more information, see ups.com/rates.
Package Dimensions
Effective August 18, 2025, UPS is modifying the way it determines package dimensions for the purpose of assessing charges. For more information, see ups.com/rates.
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