Correos de México (Mexico’s postal service) resumed parcel delivery to the United States on March 25 after months of suspension. The service returned with new requirements: a customs processing and data transmission fee equivalent to 10% of the declared value, applied to comply with new digital security protocols at the border.
The reopening is due to the implementation of Advanced Electronic Data Transmission (EAD) systems, necessary for postal shipments to comply with U.S. security regulations and maintain the benefit of the de minimis exemption.
According to the official statement, the following applies:
New tax: Shipments of goods now incur a 10% tax on the self-declared value of the package.
Exemptions: Letters and documents without commercial value are exempt from this new tax. Merchandise declaration: The self-declared value cannot be less than 150 Mexican pesos and will serve as the basis for calculating the 10% tax applied to the shipment. A detailed description of the contents and the country of origin of the items are also required.
Shipping limits: A maximum value of US$800 per shipment and a weight limit of 20 kilograms have been set.
Logistics and delivery times: Shipments will be sent directly from Mexico to the U.S., without intermediary countries. However, delivery times may be longer than usual due to new verification procedures.
Coverage: The reactivation of the service includes destinations such as Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
To avoid packages being held during verification in the U.S., users must ensure they provide correct and accurate information when making the shipment.
“The Mexican government reaffirms its commitment to providing a reliable, transparent, and accessible service for everyone, facilitating connections between families and communities in both countries,” the administration said in another statement.
What information must be provided by those sending packages to the United States?
The new rules also tighten identification requirements for both parties:
Sender: The sender must present official identification and provide an email address and cell phone number.
Recipient: In the case of the person receiving the package in the U.S., it will also be mandatory to include an email address and cell phone number.
According to authorities, the purpose of this measure is to reduce the risk of detentions during border controls.
The official recommendation is that all information match the actual data of the sender and recipient to avoid issues or delays.
Although the tax scheme for merchandise has changed, Correos de México reported that it will maintain its previous operating costs. In other words, the base shipping price is not increasing due to the operator’s decision, although the user will have to pay the new tax required for entry into the U.S.
However, the return of the service does not necessarily mean delivery times identical to those before the suspension.
The postal system itself warned that final delivery may take longer due to additional customs verifications.
Why were shipments suspended and what impact does this have on migrants?
The service interruption began on August 29, 2025, when Mexico joined other countries that halted some of their postal services following regulatory changes in the U.S.
At a later stage, the shipment of letters and documents resumed, but commercial parcels remained suspended until now.
For thousands of migrant families, this reactivation reopens a connection point for sending clothing, gifts, personal items, and other products from Mexico.
However, unlike the previous scheme, the process now requires greater precision in the declaration of the content and an additional associated cost.
Source: lanacion
