Merchandise Processing Fee

The Merchandise Processing Fee (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 fee is based on the value of the goods being imported (excluding duty, freight and insurance charges), and is assessed at the time of entry.

Fee Amounts

Informal Entries (valued at less than US$2500)

Effective October 1, 2025, the set MPF amounts will be: US$2.69 / US$8.06 /US$12.09

Formal customs entries (valued at US$2,500 and above):

Effective October 1, 2025:
- Minimum MPF: US$31.88
- Maximum MPF: US$651.50

Exemptions/Exceptions

CUSMA-qualified goods (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement): Exempt if properly marked under CUSMA rules

Shipment Type	FedEx Service	Eligible for MPF?
Informal Entry (< US$2,500)	Express services: FedEx International Priority® FedEx® International Economy FedEx® International Connect Plus FedEx® International Priority Freight	No
Informal Entry (< US$2,500)	FedEx International Ground™ (Broker-Inclusive)	Yes – US$2.69
Formal Entry (≥ US$2,500)	Express services: FedEx International Priority FedEx International Economy FedEx International Priority Connect FedEx International Priority Freight	Yes – min. US$31.88 / max. US$651.50
Formal Entry (≥ US$2,500)	FedEx International Ground (Broker-Inclusive)	Yes – min. US$31.88 / max. US$651.50

For more information, please refer to the U.S. Federal Register General Notice – Customs User Fees to be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2026.