The United States government has introduced a new fee for shipments entering the country from Nigeria and other nations. According to the Nigerian Postal Service, a $80 fee, equivalent to approximately N123,000, will be imposed on all items shipped to the US, excluding letters and documents. This development follows an executive order by President Donald Trump, which suspends duty-free treatment for all countries under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The Nigerian Postal Service announced this policy change in a notice, stating that the new fee will be prepaid at the point of acceptance in Nigeria. The notice further clarified that this executive order applies to all postal operators worldwide and affects all global postal inflows into the United States. As a result, all US-bound shipments from Nigeria will undergo customs checks at their destination, in addition to the new fee.

This move is part of a broader trade policy shift by the US government, which has recently increased tariffs on Nigeria and other countries. In response, the Nigerian government has vowed to retaliate, setting the stage for a potential trade dispute between the two nations. The introduction of this new fee is likely to impact businesses and individuals who rely on international shipping, and may lead to increased costs and delays for those sending items to the US.

The Nigerian Postal Service has confirmed that the new fee will take effect from August 29, 2025, and will be payable in the naira equivalent of $80. The service has informed its customers of this change, emphasizing that it is a result of the US government’s executive order and applies to all postal items, except for letters and documents. As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how this new fee will affect trade relations between the US and Nigeria, and what steps will be taken by the Nigerian government in response.