Merchandise Processing Fee
Effective October 1, 2011, the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) for formal entries has increased to an ad valorem fee of 0.3464 percent. The MPF is a user fee collected by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to help process merchandise entering into the U.S. and to monitor customs and trade compliance. The MPF is assessed and paid at the time of entry summary, and the fee is based on the value of the merchandise being imported (not including duty, freight and insurance charges).
Please note the following:
- Formal customs entries are generally required for shipments valued at USD$2000 and above.
- The minimum MPF is USD$25 and the maximum MPF is USD$485.
- Goods that originate in a NAFTA territory and that qualify to be marked as Canadian goods according to the Marking Rules are exempt from the MPF.