USPS adjusts international postage rates and removes a clearance fee
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The Postal Service has finalized changes to its international mailing prices, effective July 12, 2026. The most notable adjustment is the elimination of the Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee for inbound letter post letters and flats. This fee previously applied when mail entered the United States from abroad.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative update that affects anyone sending mail internationally from the U.S. or receiving letters from abroad. For senders, the cost of adding tracking or proof of mailing services will go up. For recipients in the United States, inbound letters and flats will no longer be subject to a specific clearance fee, though standard international postage still applies.
Who it affects
- Individuals and businesses sending mail internationally via First-Class Mail International
This information comes from a final rule published by the U.S. Postal Service in the Federal Register on June 15, 2026; check the original document at pe.usps.com for complete pricing tables before relying on these figures.
Agency: Postal Service
Source: Federal Register — read the official document