Customs will apply special clearance to travelers' excess goods beginning in October
The option will allow duties and services to be paid in dollars for goods exceeding limits or considered commercial, under specified conditions.
Beginning October 12, 2026, travelers and shipment recipients may use a special procedure for goods that exceed authorized limits or are considered commercial.
The option provides for payment of taxes and customs services in U.S. dollars and seeks to avoid automatic confiscation. It does not eliminate import limits or guarantee entry of any product or quantity; restrictions and penalties remain for people who fail to meet requirements.
Passenger rates will be progressive: 15 percent on the first $2,000 of excess value, 20 percent on the portion between $2,000 and $4,000, 25 percent between $4,000 and $6,000, and 30 percent above that amount. Customs service fees will also apply, reaching up to $50 for operations over $6,000.