MPF & HMF: US customs fees for FY2027
The FY2027 numbers (entries from 1 Oct 2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| MPF, formal entry | 0.3464% of customs value, minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 |
| MPF, informal entry (automated) | $2.77 |
| MPF, informal entry (manual) | $8.3 not prepared by CBP / $12.45 prepared by CBP |
| Manual surcharge | $4.15 |
| HMF | 0.125% of value - commercial cargo unloaded from a vessel at a covered US port |
Sources: Federal Register (31 Jul 2026), CBP user fee table, 19 CFR 24.24. For reference, FY2026 was $33.58 minimum and $651.50 maximum.
How MPF is calculated
On a formal entry (generally customs value above $2,500, or any entry under AD/CVD or quota), MPF = customs value × 0.3464%, kept between the minimum and maximum:
- $5,000 → 0.3464% = $17.32 → minimum $34.58 applies
- $20,000 → $69.28
- $250,000 → 0.3464% = $866.00 → maximum $670.86 applies
The minimum binds below roughly $9,983 of customs value, and the maximum above roughly $193,666.
How HMF is calculated
HMF = customs value × 0.125%, ocean only, with no minimum or maximum. A $20,000 ocean shipment pays $25.00. Air, truck and rail imports pay no HMF.
Exemptions
Originating goods under several free-trade agreements (including USMCA) are exempt from MPF when the preference is claimed. Exemptions vary by agreement; check CBP's MPF table. Duty-free goods are not automatically MPF-exempt.
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