Essential Guide to MPF Increases on October 1, 2026

Effective October 1, 2026, 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 customs entries.

Additionally, this action is taken 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 will change. The minimum will change from $33.58 to $34.58. Additionally, the maximum will change from $651.50 to $670.86.

The MPF is assessed on U.S. imports. It is based on the shipment value, the Total Entered Value, as listed on Customs Form 7501.

Additional Information

Federal Register :: Customs User Fees To Be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2027