CBP Hikes User Fees to Match Inflation Creep
Published Date: 7/31/2026
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Summary
This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for Fiscal Year 2027 in accordance with the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) as implemented by the CBP regulations.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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38.322% Inflation Increase for CBP Fees
CBP increased customs COBRA user fees and corresponding limits by a factor of 38.322 percent based on a 2.84 percent CPI-U change. This adjustment applies to the listed fees and limitations for Fiscal Year 2027 and is required as of October 1, 2026.
Higher Merchandise Processing Fee Limits
The merchandise processing fee limitations were increased for Fiscal Year 2027 to a minimum limitation of $34.58 and a maximum limitation of $670.86, while the ad valorem rate remains 0.3464 percent. These adjusted limits take effect October 1, 2026.
Commercial Truck Fees and Prepayment Rise
For Fiscal Year 2027 CBP's Commercial Truck Arrival Fee (CBP portion) is $7.60 and the Commercial Truck Calendar Year Prepayment Fee (CBP portion) is $138.32. These CBP amounts are effective October 1, 2026; separate USDA/APHIS AQI fees (for example $14.50 per single crossing and an $870.60 transponder fee) are collected by CBP on behalf of USDA.
Customs Broker Permit Fee Increased
The customs broker permit user fee is adjusted to $190.88 for Fiscal Year 2027. This adjusted fee is required as of October 1, 2026.
Higher Passenger, Mail, and Express Fees
Several consumer-facing fees rise for Fiscal Year 2027: the commercial vessel or aircraft passenger arrival fee is $7.61 (commercial vessel passenger from territories $2.67), the dutiable mail fee is $7.61, and the express consignment carrier waybill fee is $1.38. These adjusted fees apply starting October 1, 2026.
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