Effective October 1, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations, including the minimum and maximum for the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) assessed on formal (Entry Type 01) customs entries in accordance with the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act).
The MPF ad valorem rate of 0.3464% will NOT change. The MPF minimum and maximum for formal entries will change. The minimum will change from $32.71 to $33.58, and the maximum will change from $634.62 to $651.50.
| Effective Date | Ad Valorem | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/10/1 | 0.3464% | $33.58 | $651.50 |
✪ The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) applies to U.S. imports and is calculated based on the Total Entered Value declared on the Customs Form 7501.
✪ This article is sourced from NNR Global Logistics, titled “U.S. Customs MPF Increases on Oct 1, 2025”.